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By Don Gronning Of The Miner

NEWPORT – Pend Oreille County voters returned most incumbents to office in the general election, including state Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber and state Sen. Shelly Short, both representing the 7th Legislative District, which includes Pend Oreille, Stevens, Ferry and part of Spokane County. Both Republican women easily beat their Democratic opponents. Short beat Karen Hardy 68 percent to 31 percent district-wide. In Pend Oreille County she won by a similar amount, 63 percent to 36 percent. Maycumber beat Susan Swanson 67 percent to 32 percent district wide and 62 percent to 37 percent in Pend Oreille County. Short is a four-term state Representative elected to her fifth term before being selected by county commissioners in the district to replace Brian Dansel, who resigned to take a job in the Trump administration. She had to stand for election in the first general election following her appointment. She will have to run again next year, when Dansel’s term would have expired. Maycumber, a former aid to Short, was appointed to Short’s former position. She will also run again next year. “I love the 7th District,” Maycumber said. She’s looking forward to returning to Olympia. “There is a lot coming up,” she said. She expects a

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A hand over heart It was a full gymnasium at Stratton Elementary School Thursday, Nov. 9 for a Veterans Day Assembly. Students sang songs, local boy Scouts did a flag presentation, and taps were performed to honor those who have served in the United States military. Pictured above is Army veteran Bill Gray (left) with his grandson, Jackson Coston, and Navy veteran Cary Ward.

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Smelter critics resonate with Oldtown mayor

Priest River high school not locked down By Don Gronning The Miner

PRIEST RIVER – Priest River Lamanna High School Principal Joseph Kren said the school was never locked down following an incident on Thursday, Nov. 9. Kren wrote in an email that, “ ... we did not ever see nor receive any concrete credible threat that would cause us to place the school into lock-

down.” Kren wrote to parents that an incident occurred at the school Thursday. According to a Nov. 9 post on the district’s Facebook page, “There was an incident involving a high school student, where the student posted a quote from a song on Snapchat last night. The parent was contacted by administration and law enforcement to make sure the student was safe. The student was

met in the parking lot by the school resource officer to insure the student was safe. Subsequent to this the student was escorted into the building by the school principal and a search was made of the student’s backpack and locker. No threat was detected.” Apparently the incident involved a dispute between students during the school’s veteran assembly after a student refused

to stand for the National Anthem. “As a result of this, tensions arose between several students that gave rise to us taking additional steps to ensure our school continued to be safe for everyone involved,” Kren wrote. “If there were issues that occurred outside of the school law enforcement was informed. If there

By Don Gronning Of The Miner

OLDTOWN – “There’s a lot unanswered about this,” Oldtown Mayor Lonnie Orr said during the regular council meeting Monday night. He was talking about the proposed HiTest silicon smelter, which would be located in Washington a mile or so south of Oldtown, bordering the Idaho state line. Orr had invited people who attended and wanted to talk about the smelter to do so. Oldtown has received 83 letters about the smelter. Orr said the city would accept letters until the end of the month and forward them to state officials. Rose Farris asked the council if they had done any research on the smelter. She was adamantly opposed to it being located at the proposed site. “Nothing is good about this,” she said. She spoke of the dangers of silicosis, pointed out that HiTest hasn’t built a smelter before and said Idaho taxes would go up because of the road needs. Orr said he had attended the Oct. 29 meeting at the Roxy Theater in Newport put on by the Citizens Against the Newport Silicon Smelter. He thought there were good points brought up. Orr said he had spoken with one of Idaho’s senators about the smelter, who told him there wasn’t much Idaho could do until the federal Environmental Protection Agency had looked at the plan. “(The smelter) is probably a good deal, but not a good deal where they want to put it,” Orr said. It will put a burden on Idaho infrastructure. Sean Maesmer, owner of Club Rio, also spoke against the smelter. He said he intended to put his

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No Thanksgiving for West Bonner County Food Bank Lack of funds cuts holiday boxes By Sophia Aldous Of The Miner

OLDTOWN – A slim budget and lack of monetary donations have caused the West Bonner County Food Bank to not offer Thanksgiving food boxes this holiday season for the first time in over 20 years. According to food bank chair Karen Squires, the board made the decision the first of November. “Our hope was that we’d get the

funds to supply the boxes, but our finances told us otherwise,” said Squires. “I know there have been a few people who have been unhappy with the decision. We’re very sorry to do it, but we don’t have any other options. We will be doing Christmas baskets though.” The total cost of the food boxes is about $1,000 to $1,500 per holiday and the food bank puts together 100 boxes per holiday for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The food

bank serves around 300 to 400 families per month, which averages to around 1,000 individuals. Food boxes are given out twice a week, but perishables are available throughout the food banks hours of business, which are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Recipients only need to provide proof that they are an Idaho resident.

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B r i e f ly County hosts meeting about smelter Nov. 29

NEWPORT – There will be a public meeting to discuss the proposed HiTest silicon smelter Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 6 p.m. at Sadie Halstead Middle School. Pend Oreille County Commissioners will attend and HiTest representatives will be there to discuss the smelter and answer questions.

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Rooters bus takes students to football game NEWPORT – Students can get a chance to watch their friends and peers go up against rival Colville in the quar7B-8B

terfinals of the 1A state football tournament Friday, Nov. 17, at Gonzaga Prep in Spokane. The game starts at 6 p.m. A “rooters” bus will transport students to and from the game. Cost is $3 per student. Riders should gather at the bus at 4 p.m. at Newport High School and be ready to leave promptly at 4:15 p.m. Community members interested in riding the bus may do so, if there is enough room, as students get first preference. For more information, call Newport High School at 509447-2481.

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vehicle miles traveled tax, a carbon tax and a state income tax to come up this session. “They would really devastate this area,” she said. In non-partisan races, incumbent Shirley Sands beat long-time council member Ken Smith for the Newport Mayor position. She won 53 percent to 45 percent or 237 to 202. In Cusick, Ken Murray defeated incumbent Chris Evers for mayor 24-18, or 55 percent to 41 percent. Murray, who has been on the Cusick council 21 years, said this was his first try at mayor. He said things weren’t going the way he thought they should, so he decided to run. His wife, Barbara Murray, ran as a write-in against Duane Scofield for the No. 1 seat on the council. Schofield was winning 19-14. In Fire District 2, another write-in, Rick Stone, defeated incumbent commissioner Pete Smolden 261-206. In other contested fire district races, Baneta “Bonnie” Sheffler beat Ryan Tellessen, 206-201, for the Fire District 4 position 2. In Hospital District 1, incumbent Lynette Elswick defeated Susan Johnson 53 percent to 45 percent, or 1,353 to 1,150. Voters approved Proposition 1, annexation of Ione into Fire District 2. Ione

voters approved 63-43 and Fire District 2 voters approved 284-125. Fire District 5 voters turned back Proposition 1, which would have permanently lifted the levy cap based on voter approval. They voted 39-22 to reject the proposal. Sacheen Lake Water and Sewer District voters approved Proposition 1, which would raise $55,458 for maintenance and operations, 64-35. The levy would collect 78 cents per $1,000 assessed valuation. Port of Pend Oreille commissioner, No.2, Bob Shanklin; Hospital District 1 commissioner No. 2, Lois Robertson; Hospital District 2 commissioner, No. 2 position, Shannon M. Keller; Newport School District director, district 1, Rick Hughes; Newport School District director, district 2, Roberta Clausen; Cusick School District director, No. 1, Michael Keogh; Cusick School District Director, No. 3, Mark Cutshall; and Cusick School District Director, No. 5, Tom Foster. Selkirk School District director No. 1, Ryan Kiss; Selkirk School District director No. 2, Scott Jungblom, Selkirk School District director at large, Larry “Bear” Holter; Cusick council Position No. 2, Roger Brown; Cusick council Position No. 5, Linda Monfort; Ione mayor, Charles Spears; Ione council, position No. 1, John Redinger; Ione council, position No. 2, Ken Timmreck; and Ione

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council, position No. 5, Jessica Pearson. Metaline mayor, Pete Daggett; Metaline council No. 2, Victoria “Tori” Reeve; Metaline Falls mayor, Tara Leininger; Metaline Falls council position No. 1, Tessin Maxwell; Metaline Falls council position No. 3, Sam McGeorge; Metaline Falls council position No. 4, Roger Aydelott; Metaline Falls council position No. 5, Jerry Weaver; Newport council, position No. 2, Nancy Hawks-Thompson; South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue commissioner, position No. 2, Gary Wilkey; South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue commissioner, position No. 5, Dennis Gullett; Fire District 5 commissioner, No. 2, Bud Bray; Fire District 6 commissioner, No. 2, Michele Fisk; Fire District 6 commissioner, No. 3, Jim Hines; and Fire District 8 commissioner, No. 3, Jim Hiebert. Diamond Lake Water and Sewer commissioner No. 1, Toby Johnson; Diamond Lake Water and Sewer commissioner No. 2, Robert Graham; Lenora Water and Sewer District commissioner, No. 1, Brian Mumford; Lenora Water and Sewer District commissioner, No. 2, Gary Robertson and Sacheen Lake Water and Sewer District commissioner No. 2, Michael Quick. The numbers are as of Nov. 9. The next count will be Nov. 27, with the election to be certified Nov. 28. There was a 43.75 percent voter turnout.

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were issues inside the school then we dealt with them administratively and involved law enforcement if necessary. This is not unlike what we would do in any other discipline issue.” Kren said that, while school staff made sure all but the main entrance was locked, as usual, the school wasn’t on lockdown and students were free to go home for lunch. “As they came back from lunch we checked backpacks,” Kren wrote. He said he and vice-principal Matt George went from class to class assuring as many students as possible that the building was safe. Kren said the school made contact with students involved in the “incident,” both to see if they were safe and to inform the parents of any disciplinary consequences arising from the occurrence. The district didn’t release details of the incident, but Kren noted that the District’s policy does not address standing or sitting during the national anthem or Pledge of Allegiance. He wrote that during the weekly Wednesday assembly he tells students, “... it is a great day to celebrate our 1st Amendment right and to come together and express our ideas freely. After which I ask them all to please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.” Kren noted that students’ rights don’t stop at the schoolhouse door. He said there was no reason to lock the school down. “Again, there was never a specific threat made towards an individual student or staff member, and nothing was found in the school nor on any student that would cause us to go into lockdown,” Kren wrote.

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businesses, including Club Rio, up for sale and move if the smelter goes through. “The industry is good, the jobs are good, it’s just in a bad place,” he said. He said he has five daughters with health conditions, including one girl who has an anaphylactic shock reaction to sulfur. Maesmer says he’s started Jet Surf Oldtown here because of the area’s natural beauty. The business, which revolves around motorized surfboards, has good potential, but not with a smelter in the area, he said. The council decided to think about a request from an Alcoholic Anonymous representative who wanted to ask if the men’s group could book their meetings a year at a time at the Rotary Club building. The men meet Friday morning at 9 a.m. and Monday night at 7 p.m. The meetings are publicized so that people traveling can find a meeting if they want. “People can look it up on their phone,” he said. He asked that the council override city administration, which was enforcing council policy about booking by the month. Orr said it was unusual to book a room that far in advance. “I don’t know any place that schedules a year out,” he said. City clerk Alicia Ehrmantrout said the women’s AA group schedules a month out. She said they’re totally different groups. The council didn’t take action on the request. The council did adopt a transportation plan. Sewell and Associates put together the $50,000 plan. It was paid for by a grant from the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council, a state agency. One of the obstacles facing small cities like Oldtown when seeking grant money from LHTAC is the expense of engineering for street projects. City planner Brian Quayle said there is sometimes LHTAC money for things like access streets and bike paths but cities need to have shovel ready projects that can be started and completed in a year to get them. One of the specific requirements for LHTAC projects is that towns have a transportation plan. In other business, the city announced it will have a coffee and cookies an hour before the Dec. 11 meeting at 5:30 p.m. and the public is invited.

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West Bonner County Food Bank chair Karen Squires cleans out bins and puts food away at the food bank’s location in Oldtown last Friday. From Page 1

Established in 1985, the food bank has been giving out Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes since the midnineties. Donations are down considerably when it comes to money, said Squires. The food bank’s accompanying thrift store generates about $350 in revenue each month, but that doesn’t completely cover utilities like electricity and water/sewer, which average to around $500 a month. Northern Lights Inc. and The Knights of Columbus make annual financial contributions, and there are some private donations that come in. However, it hasn’t been enough to support this year’s Thanksgiving boxes. “Donations are down considerably,

but it hasn’t been a slow year for our clients,” Squires said. There are five volunteers at the West Bonner County Food Bank, including Squires. There is no paid staff. Squires said that’s why there aren’t longer hours, especially at the thrift store. Though if someone wants to shop, they can call the food bank and set up a time, or come during open hours. “We do need to get younger people in here who are interested in keeping this going,” Squires said. “There’s just a lot to do, and people can burn out, so we do the best with what we have.” For more information, call the west Bonner County Food Bank at 208-4370143. To send a monetary donation, mail to P.O. Box 1088, Priest River, 83856. The food bank is located at 313 E 3rd St. N., in Oldtown.

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b r i e f ly Woman killed in Spokane Valley had Newport ties SPOKANE VALLEY – A woman stabbed to death in Spokane Valley last week, allegedly by her exboyfriend, had Newport ties. Jamie Bradshaw, 37, was a 1999 Newport High School graduate. She was stabbed to death Nov. 7 and died on her front porch, according to media reports. A manhunt by local, state and federal law enforcement led to the arrest of David Campbell, 37. He was arrested later that day. He has been charged with second-degree murder and held on $1 million bail. The two have a son together.

Newport has jail contract, still operating under expired dispatch contract NEWPORT – The City of Newport and Pend Oreille County have signed a three-year contract for jail services. The city will pay the county $58,570 for 2017, $59,741 for 2018 and $60,936 in 2019 for jail services. The city and county are still in negotiations over dispatch services. That contract expired in December 2016. According to city treasurer Cindy Endahl, the city continues to pay $45,426 a year for dispatching services. The city contract with the county for law enforcement services is set to expire the end of this year. The city pays $284,548 annually for law enforcement. The county turned down the city’s offer of about $394,000 for law enforcement. Sheriff Alan Botzheim had sought to increase the charge for those services to $575,257 annually. Botzheim said that was the actual cost of providing services and the county had been subsidizing Newport’s law enforcement.

Give food, erase your library fines for November NEWPORT – The Pend Oreille County Library District will be hosting a “Food for Fines” program at all branches throughout the month of November. For each non-expired, non-perishable food item brought into the library, $1 of fines will be removed from the cardholder’s account. This applies to overdue fines only; lost and damaged fees must be paid separately. All items collected will be donated to food banks in Newport, Cusick and Ione. For more information, contact Library Director Mandy Walters at director@pocld.org or 800366-3654 x 55.

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NEWPORT – It was business as usual at the Monday, Nov. 13 Newport School Board meeting, with the exception of a fond farewell to board members Mitch Stratton and Paul Wilson, who resigned from their positions. Wilson, board chair, has served on the board for 11 years and director Stratton has served for four years. Stratton has cited health concerns as his reason for resigning and Wilson, who is retired, plans to take advantage of his free

time by traveling to Wales and Scotland. “I really do appreciate the staff of the Newport School District, and it has been a pleasure working them and the board all these years,” said Wilson Monday evening, when he and Stratton were presented with gifts for their service. “It’s all about the kids; that’s why we do this.” “I’m grateful for my time on the board and I would appreciate your prayers,” Stratton said. School board members are elected to four-year terms. Both Stratton’s and Wilson’s terms expired during

the general election cycle in November, and neither decided to run again. Roberta Clauson will replace Stratton and Rick Hughes will replace Wilson. Clauson and Hughes both ran unopposed. They will be sworn in at the next school board meeting Monday, Dec. 11, 5 p.m. As usual, the public is invited to attend school board meetings. Stratton is a former Newport High School media teacher and golf coach and Wilson also volunteers as President of the Pend Oreille County Historical Society.

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he student-athletes at all the schools we cover deserve a round of applause for their outstanding performance this fall season. Newport and Cusick football are still alive and well, and Selkirk volleyball just completed their first trip to state in school history. That’s a job well done for sure. This is the first time Newport football has gone this deep in the state finals also, and Cusick is on their 10th consecutive season of successful post-season play. Priest River cross country runners had a record-breaking season as well, with a handful of runners medaling at state. It takes a lot of hard work to balance schoolwork, sports and life in general and these student-athletes are doing it well and with gusto. Your hard work is not lost on us adults, and we want to thank you for giving us something so positive to spend our time and energy on. Good luck this weekend Panthers and Grizzlies. We’re all rooting for you. -MCN

Drug users as much a problem as sellers There was a brief furor a week or so ago about our national problem with substance abuse. President Trump said that we are experiencing an opioid epidemic. He may be newly aware of this, but it is not new. We have had a problem with opioids for as long as I can remember. We also have a cocaine epidemic, a methamphetamine epidemic, and chronic misuse of prescription drugs. We have a long-standing drug epidemic that continues to grow despite all efforts to suppress it. We have spent billions of dollars trying to counter the problem and have thousands of policemen whose primary function is drug enforcement. Our efforts, however, don’t appear to be working. Could it be that we are going about it wrong? Anyone who has had a basic course in economics can tell you that the market is driven by demand. Demand creates an opportunity for profit. As long as there is a demand for a product and an opportunity for profit, entrepreneurs will supply that product. We have focused all our energy toward cutting off supply and ignored demand. This has not worked and never will. The product in this case is, of course, illegal drugs. Our laws and law enforcement efforts have made it risky for drug traffickers, but as fast as we take dealers off the street, another takes his place. If we really want to win the war on drugs, we must attack the demand along with the supply. It is against the law to use heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and other banned drugs, but we seldom if ever hear of a user being punished. Rather, we tend to view the user with sympathy. They are often portrayed as victims of the system. A father who tragically lost a child to a heroin overdose blames the doctor who originally prescribed pain medicine. A mother blames the lack of government rehabilitation centers for her child being born addicted. Everyone is a victim and blames someone else for their circumstances. Most of us, thankfully, have limited experience with addiction. Doctors tell us that one of the most addicting substances available today is nicotine. I began smoking when I was 18 because I viewed myself as a man, and men smoked. I wasn’t influenced by Marlboro ads or tobacco company propaganda. I knew smoking was bad for my health and did it anyway. It was my fault, my own stupid decision. When my kids became of an age where I was concerned about my example, I tried to quit and found it extremely difficult. I stopped twice for a year each time only to go back to smoking. It was only when I accepted full responsibility that I was able to postpone my next cigarette indefinitely. If I was a victim, it was because I victimized myself. Those who abuse illegal drugs are equally victims of their own making. There was no excuse for me to allow myself to become addicted to nicotine, nor is there a legitimate excuse for anyone to allow themselves to become addicted to other drugs. Drug users provide the demand for our national epidemic. To have any chance of winning the war on drugs there must be consequences for all those who violate our narcotic laws, users as well as suppliers. I’m not suggesting that we discontinue drug treatment centers, nor should we reduce our efforts to catch and punish drug dealers. I am suggesting, however, that we acknowledge that the kid next who brings heroin to a party is part of the problem and should be held accountable. The businessman who unwinds by sniffing cocaine is part of the problem and should be held accountable. If we are to stop this deadly epidemic we must hold all those who violate our drug laws accountable. Frank Watson is a retired Air Force Colonel and long time resident of Eastern Washington. He has been a freelance columnist for over 18 years.

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yo u r o p i n i o n Facts about smelter welcome To the editor, In the Nov. 8 issue of The Newport Miner, there were two great, well-written letters. The writers were Pete Scobby and Natalie Babcock. Thanks for your candid thoughts and cool approach to a multifaceted challenge for the Newport area. The opposition is scared and therefore angry. They prefer disrespect, rudeness and confrontation. They have all the same questions that all of us have (and our elected officials) with no answers. No crime, because this is a long, detailed, unknown journey. What I would really like them to do is research other communities who have silica smelters. Now, getting this knowledge is about all that can constructively be done. You folks (Citizens Against Newport Silicon Smelter CANSS) need to be honest and transparent with your

findings and share that data with the community. Please don’t be biased or push your agenda. I’m sure The Miner and all citizens would welcome the facts. -Bob Mitchell Colbert

Is smelter another ToyPack? County should wait for better silicon project To the editor, Many of the residents of Pend Oreille County will remember when an offshore company proposed building an experimental paper mill in the county. They could not guarantee that it would not smell. There were several other issues with the experimental mill that could not be guaranteed to our satisfaction. The experimental mill was not built, we waited and we got a clean, proven design paper mill instead. Hundreds of county residents are strongly against the proposed experimental silicon mill.

Until we can be guaranteed that the experimental silicon mill will meet the valid concerns of the community, it should not be permitted. Fight it, wait for a better project. There is no rush, Pend Oreille County will be better for it. County, PUD, and Port Commissioners, don’t forget you are working for, “All The People,” not the money. We do vote. -Joel Jacobsen

Stand for brothers, sisters in military To the editor, When I think of the American flag, I always smile. It’s not just that I come from a family of military men but I love living in a country that I have choices to have my own opinion and beliefs. So when people start making political stands (re: race discrimination?) at sporting events, I have issues. If you enjoy living in a free country and all its benefits, stand when the flag waves and they play our national anthem.

Brave men and women past and present are risking life and limb for you. Doesn’t matter if you totally love the military conflict happening, stand for your brothers and sisters of every color. Or, you can always move to Canada or wherever and soon realize how good you have it. So when I think of Veterans Day, I thank Clarence Grimes, Harlan Johnson, Jack Thorpe, Jeff Thorpe, Garry Thorpe, Jeff Grimes and many others and I stand. -Jennifer L. Byrd Newport

Where are the mass shooting protesters? To the editor, Our ineffective thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of the latest mass shooting. That’s two mass shootings in a span of 35 days. I wonder if our sheriff knows all the mentally disturbed residents in our community who have AR weapons used See Letters, 5A

McMorris Rodgers’ Hydropower Policy Modernization Act passes House WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hydropower helped build the Northwest, and still today it provides the region with clean, renewable, reliable, and affordable energy to power homes, businesses, and communities. Last week, Eastern Washington Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers Hydropower Policy Modernization Act passed the United States House of Representatives by a vote of 257-166. This legislation would streamline hydropower relicensing processes in America to encourage the continued use and expansion of low-cost, renewable hydroelec-

tric energy in Washington state and beyond. “Hydropower is crucial to our way of life in the Pacific Northwest. It’s clean, it’s renewable, it’s reliable, and it’s one of the reasons why we in Eastern Washington enjoy some of the most affordable electricity rates in America,” said McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash. “This bill won’t change outcomes or environmental standards. Instead, it will speed up the relicensing process and save time and money. Providing relief from these costly and time-consuming regulatory processes will encourage investment in hydropower so we can

continue to support this clean energy in our region.” In a letter of support for the Hydropower Policy Modernization Act, Avista Corp. in Spokane said, “H.R. 3043, among its other provisions, facilitates constructive engagement in the licensing process by affirmatively designating FERC as the coordinating agency … Moreover, it gives licensees the incentive to invest in technological upgrades to a licensed project and to undertake environmental measures beyond the requirements of the existing license - all in an environmentally-sensitive manner.”

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Donna Brazile, a former Democratic National Committee vice chairwoman, has a book out that alleges that the Hillary Clinton campaign was controlling the DNC long before she became the party’s nominee for president. Will the Democratic Party come together as a unified party now that it is apparent the deck really was stacked against Bernie Sanders in the primary? Yes, they have to in order to defeat Trump and the Republicans. No, this shows that the Democrats are a big money party that cares primarily about money. Yes, this is just big league politics. No, the Sanders supporters won’t let this go.

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Greater Newport Area Chamber seeks board nominations NEWPORT – The Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2018 Board of Directors. Board Members currently serve two-year terms, with the ability to serve three consecutive two-year terms. The Board is composed of no less than five and no more than 15 members. The board currently meets once monthly and holds a monthly member meeting. The Greater Newport Area Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit member organization serving businesses in Newport, Oldtown and surrounding areas. “A Chamber is a local association that promotes and protects the interests of the business commu-

nity. With all the potential changes and businesses coming to our area, this is the time to get organized

Nominations will be accepted until Thursday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. and work together,” said Chamber member Nicole Cardin. “It is our goal to get businesses excited and involved in the Chamber again. We want to make big changes, but we need the full community’s effort. We want to find a way to strengthen the representation on the Board

and include the true diversity of our business community.” Nominations will be accepted until Thursday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. Anyone with questions or nominations, email them to info@ newportareachamber.com. The membership vote will be held at the monthly membership meeting on Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. in the PUD conference room, with the new Board of Directors term starting on Feb. 1, 2018. This month’s membership meeting will be held on Nov. 21, 6 p.m. in the PUD conference room. “We would love to meet you there, please come introduce yourselves and help start the discussion about our future,” said Cardin.

for mass murder. Any of them are just a bad thought away from shooting up a local church or other public place. We filled up a theater with hundreds of smelter protesters, but we have no one expressing concern for the potential for mass murder in this community. I recall the mass shooting in Oldtown where a guy shot up a bar killing four people. So folks, what’s the plan for dealing with or reacting to mass murder today in our community? Is it to keep out that smelter? The NRA says to arm everyone. But you need to check out the 2015 Waco, Texas, biker shootout to see the result of everyone having a gun. The last two mass shooters were angry white guys, not Islamic terrorists, immigrants or black

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BOISE – Northern leopard frog numbers have declined dramatically in the northern portion of their range to the point there is only a single known natural population left in all of British Columbia or northern Idaho, according to a press release from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. An international team of biologists has been working hard to prevent the northward

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obituari es Larry R. Hammel Newport

Larry came exploding into this world on Nov. 16, 1946, born in Chewelah, Wash., where he lived for 18 years as a Hammel young adult with his mother, father and two sisters. Off to college he went, then moved on Newport, where he took a job with Pend Oreille County as a civil engineer. During this time he was a ski instructor at 49 Degrees North in Chewelah and bartended part time at the Log Cab-

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in in Priest River, when walked in the love of his life, Stacey, in 1977. Not too long after, they were married and had their only child, Katie. His passions in life consisted of fireworks, auctions, golfing, skiing, camping, hunting, and being a part of the Newport Fire Department. Larry was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2015 and Nov. 8, 2017, when he finally closed his bright baby blue eyes, he was surrounded by his family. He was 70. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Stacey, his daughter Katie, sister Patty Henniger, and the apple of his eye and granddaughter, Pepper. Larry’s life was blessed with so many great friends and for that we thank you all for being a part of his life. He would joke and say “he only had a couple more years of being dangerous.” And he was, until the end. We would also like to thank Clay Kersting and his medical staff for everything they gave to Larry. In lieu of flowers being sent we have set up a donation account at gofundme.com/larryhammel-memorial-fund in memory of him for the Newport Fire Department, which he served proudly for 25 years. We will be having a celebration of life in the spring and will be lighting off fireworks in his honor. I get up, fall down, Meanwhile I will keep on dancing. Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.shermancampbell. com. See obituaries on 6B

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your care team. Make sure you connect with your nurse educator, endocrinologist and dietician. Reach out to them with your questions as they can often help you implement subtle changes to avoid completely overhauling your lifestyle and routine because of diabetes. Get involved. Get a local group together to fundraise, vent or just understand each other. Groups such as Diabetes Sisters, JDRF, TuDiabetes and BeyondType1 offer ways to connect with others living with diabetes in person or on social media. Connecting with the diabetes community can be a powerful way to help ease the burden of living with diabetes. Keep doing what you love. Just because you have diabetes doesn t mean you have to give up doing what you love. Make efforts to continue sports, travel and other hobbies, even if there is a learning curve to adapting with diabetes at first. Maintain good oral health. People living with diabetes are two times more likely to develop gum disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Colgate Total toothpaste is FDA-

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President Donald J. Trump (R) The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington D.C. 20500 Phone: Comments 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 Senator Patty Murray (D) 111 Senate Russell Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Spokane office: 10 North Post Street Spokane WA 00201 Phone: (509) 624-9561 Senator Maria Cantwell (D) 111 Senate Russell Office Building Washington D.C. 20510 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Spokane office: W. 910 Riverside, No. 697 Spokane WA 99201 Phone: (509) 353-2547 Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R) 1708 Longworth House Office Bldg. Washington D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 224-0238 Colville Office: 555 South Main Colville WA 99114 Phone: (509) 684-3481

Governor Jay Inslee (D) Office of the Governor PO Box 40002 Olympia, WA 98504-0002 360-902-4111 Relay operators for the deaf or hard of hearing, dial 7-1-1 www.governor.wa.gov Legislative District 7 - Position 1 Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber (R) 411 John L. O’Brian building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 Phone: (360) 786-7908 Email: Jacquelin.Maycumber@leg. wa.gov No home office yet Legislative District 7 - Position 2 Rep. Joel Kretz (R) 335A Legislative Building PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600 Phone: (360) 786-7988 Email: kretz.joel@leg.wa.gov Local Address (March-December) 20 North Main St. PO Box 1 Omak, WA 98441 Phone: (509) 826-7203 State Senator - Legislative District 7 Shelly Short 409 Legislative Building PO Box 40407 Olympia WA 98504 Phone: (360) 786-7612 Email: shelly.short@leg.wa.gov

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90 years ago 1927 The Milwaukee Railroad discontinued its car repair shop at Spirit Lake, and the switching crew was also cut. S.T. Miller completed the installation of a 1,500-watt electric light plant at Elkins’ logging camp in the Indian Creek region. Dr. Steck of Longview, Wash., was in Newport, looking over the field with a view of locating here for the practice of medicine.

80 years ago 1937 Gov. Clarence D. Martin gave his approval to the sale of lands by Pend Oreille County to the Farm Security to the Farm Security Administration. A new Grange was organized at the Fertile Valley School, with 24 members. The maximum temperature for the month of October was 75 degrees on the 10th and the minimum, 26 degrees on the 18th.

70 years ago 1947 The old city water tank, which stood on the hill at Warren and Pine streets for so long was but a memory as Harold Oaks, who had purchased the lot, pulled it down into a heap. A four-room, nicelyfurnished house, closedin, 2-fenced corner lots, new roof and siding, was advertised for sale in The Miner for $2,600. Joyce Vanairsdale

took high money in the Inland Empire shoot in Spokane.

60 years ago 1957

Lawrence Miller was elected president of the Pend Oreille County Rodeo Association at its annual fall meeting.

50 years ago 1967 Pend Oreille County Engineer Emil Barcklay reported that the Ione bridge construction continued to progress rapidly.

40 years ago 1977 Winds gusting at 8 mph spread considerable damage throughout the Newport and Priest River area.

30 years ago 1987 John McLaughlin of Newport advised the Pend Oreille County Democrats that the State Central Committee considered Tom Foley for President and that the delegation to the national convention considered Foley as its first ballot choice. Straight Shot, the first ever anti-substance abuse newspaper produced entirely by area teenagers, was set to be mailed to residents in Pend Oreille and Bonner counties. About 40 students from Selkirk to Sandpoint responded to a call to create the newspaper.

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Thanksgiving early More than 50 people enjoyed a Thanksgiving potluck dinner hosted by the Hospitality House on Monday, Nov. 13.

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The Newport volleyball team under the coaching of Linda Haptonstall won the 1987 District tournament, beating Colfax and Kettle Falls, to earn a trip to the state tournament.

20 years ago 1997 The Selkirk Rangers football team, under the coaching of Don Almquist, saw their season come an end after losing to Waitsburg 45-0 in the first round state playoff game. In the help wanted section, The Miner was seeking a darkroom technician, J.D. Lumber was calling for sawmill workers and Pend Oreille County District Court was advertising for a deputy clerk. Cusick fall sports award winners in football were co-captains Tell Hamilton and Corky Kramer; Chad Rejoinen, most inspirational; Dan Robinson, Iron Man and Chris Rejoinen, most improved. In volleyball award winners were Amanda Norton captain; Alicia Cutshall, most inspirational and Melissa Scott, most improved.

10 years ago 2007 There was a 62 percent turnout for Pend Oreille County’s vote-by mail general election. Dean Keck was featured in a Serving With Pride ad for Pend Oreille County Fire District 3. He had been with the fire district three years and was an EMT and firefighter. He was the motivating factor in implementing the district’s Water Rescue team. A Cusick High School graduate who saved the life of a Lt. Colonel wounded in a bomb attack in Iraq credited the training he received in Pend Oreille County Fire District 4 for giving him the skills he needed. Specialist Eric Brown, a 2004 Cusick grad, received a commendation for the action. He had been an EMT for the Fire District 4 before being deployed to Iraq.

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Restoring the Clark Fork delta CLARK FORK – Extensive bank erosion has occurred to islands and shorelines in the Clark Fork River, located at the confluence of the Clark Fork River and Lake Pend Oreille in North Idaho, resulting in losses of soil, native riparian and wetland vegetation, as well as the quantity and quality of fish and wildlife habitat. It is estimated that between 12-15 acres are lost annually to the operation of several dams on the watershed, according to a press release from Idaho Department of Fish and Game. The majority of the erosion of the delta soils is the result of wave action and water level fluctuations of Lake Pend Oreille due to the operation of the Albeni Falls Dam, located on the Pend Oreille River near Oldtown. In addition, about 15-25 percent of all habitat loss in the delta is attributed to the operation of the Cabinet Gorge/Noxon Rapid

hydroelectric projects located upstream on the Clark Fork River. The altered hydrology in the Clark Fork River and delta has also resulted in changes in the wetland and aquatic vegetation cover. Reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea), an invasive non-native now dominates in all delta habitat areas, such that many of the delta’s wetland functions are severely impaired. A restoration project was proposed by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and their partners to protect areas vulnerable to erosion while improving and diversifying key riparian and wetland habitats behind the protection to restore ecological function in the delta. A short documentary film was produced by Scott Rulander and submitted to the University of Idaho Film Festival commencing in October 2017.

The film titled, “Clark Fork River Delta; Restoring Wildlife Habitat For Future Generations” speaks to some of the work completed and the importance of the delta to the fish and wildlife resources. The film shows some of the construction efforts completed for a portion of Phase I of the restoration project. The construction began in November 2014, and was completed by March 2015. Construction efforts included: Island shoreline rock protection completed: Area 3 = 17,600 linear feet and Area 7 = 2,890 linear feet Over 50,000 tons riprap rock placed in Area 3 and Area 7 51,000 willows embedded in rock 330 trees with rootwads embedded into fill/ rock 13 Bendway weirs constructed on Area 3 40 acres raised on Area 3

A total of 100,549 plants were planted between April and June of 2015. Approximately 20,813 shrubs and trees were planted by volunteers, school groups and IDFG staff. A total of 79,736 emergent plugs were planted by volunteers and two crews from the Northwest Youth Corp. The invasive reed canarygrass was treated with prescribed burn; the grass clumps were also sprayed with systemic herbicides. Future generations will continue to enjoy the wetland habitats of the Clark Fork River delta now that some of the shorelines and low-lying areas are protected from eroding wave action; Fish and Game reports in the news release. Still, there is much more work to do and the battle to reduce the presence of reed canarygrass is just starting the release concludes.

Lots happening at West Bonner Libraries BLANCHARD – November is a busy month for the West Bonner Libraries. Nov. 12-18 is Idaho Family Reading Week. The theme for 2017 is “Tell Me a Tale.” Celebrate folk tales, fables and family storytelling with Michelle on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 10:30 a.m. in Blanchard and Thursday, Nov. 6 at 10:30 in Priest River. The

fun will include stories, snacks and drawings for free books. Artists at the Library will also meet on Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Priest River Branch. Kids grade fifth and up are invited to join guest artist Randy Haa of Whimsical Glass at 3:15 p.m. to learn about fused glass techniques and make a glass holiday ornament.

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Miner turkey winners announced

NEWPORT – Readers who won turkeys in The Miner’s annual Gobbler Giveaway are listed below. Stop by The Miner, 421 S. Spokane, Newport, to get your gift certificate, or call us at 509-447-2433. Bob Graham (Riverbank Family Restaurant) Laura Ratcliff (Perfection Tire) Jerry Allbee (Spiffy Lube) Ray Samson (Owen’s) Anna Ratcliff (Petticoat Junction) De Alford (Selkirk Ace Hardware) Tudy Smith (Weaver’s Garage) Barb Cottrell (Napa Auto Parts) Mike Newton (Mountain West Newport) Debbie Swindell (Mountain West Ione) Lyle P (Newport Dental) Cheryl Lanegan (Newport Vision) Brad Lanegan (Bliss Chiropractic) Ron & Wendy Banka (Public Utility District)

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Dillon Bell (Seeber’s Pharmacy) Dawn Poleske (Special Mobility Services) Misty Schubert (Northern Lakes Dock & Barge)

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Striving to provide Christmas gifts to children who may not otherwise receive anything this year. Register your child 12 years old or younger by Monday, November 20 at DSHS - Newport. Tags for giving available at Mountain West Bank, Owen’s Grocery & Deli, and Newport Post Office. Please deliver gifts to Mountain West Bank in Newport by November 30th.

Ray Stoll (Pioneer Insurance) Mike Little (Safeway) Sandy Sptrul (Mitchell’s Harvest Foods) R Ross (Westside Pizza) Ellen Alford (R&L Enterprises) K Parsley (Albeni Machine Shop) Kathy Snyder (ABC Heating & Cooling) Jen Lee (Vaagen Brothers Lumber) Marilyn Hiebert (Earl Insurance) Vernabelle Pedersen (Golden China) Mel Ratcliff (Mary’s Farm & Feed) Anna Watson (Idaho Granite Works) Carol Rutherford (Mi Pueblo, Priest River) Mike Nelson (Mi Pueblo, Newport) Scott Morgan (Roger’s Body & Frame) Art Alvarez (Aerocet) Sarah Ratcliff (City Of Priest River)

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Rose Boyd (Durham School Services) Rhonda Norman (Farmer’s Insurance) Rebecca Meyer (Alta Forest Products) Denise Pontius (Habitat For Humanity) Lyla Hoisington (John L Scott Real Estate) A Dillon (Carey’s Auto) Sandy Kaler (Albeni Falls Building Supply) Zek Parsley (C&C Barber Shop) Traci Burns (Lane Mountain Company) Mike Newton (Shopko) Judy Alvarez (Petroglyph Printing) Denise T (Clearwater Properties) Anna Ratcliff (American Eagle HVAC) Gail Mitchell (River City Electrical) James Norman (O’Reilley Auto Parts) Newport Food Bank (Miner Newspapers)

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Newport beats Zillah, moves to quarterfinals

Lady Rangers bring home hardware By Michelle Nedved Of The Miner

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By Don Gronning Of The Miner

IONE – The Selkirk volleyball team took eighth place at the state volleyball tournament last week. “Well we did it … made it to state and brought home hardware,” Selkirk coach Pam Zimmerman said. “Our motto for the last few years has been ‘Making History,’ which we are. Last year was the first time Selkirk has been League Champs. Selkirk has never qualified for the State Volleyball Tournament until this year. We worked very hard to get to this point. These young ladies were dedicated to our goal of making it to the State Tournament.” The Rangers played four games at the tournament, the most a team can play. They won two and lost two. Two of the games went to four sets and one game went to five. “It was all very exciting and inspiring. They never gave up,” Zimmerman said. The Rangers played two games Thursday, Nov. 9. They lost to Puget Sound Adventist in five games in the morning: 25-20, 10-25, 20-25, 2624-15-12. The loss sent Selkirk to the consolation match against Mt. Rainier Lutheran, where they won in three: 25-17, 25-12, 25-13. The win sent Selkirk to play Three Rivers Christian on Friday, where they won again, this time in four games: 17-25, 2624, 25-16, 25-23. That win secured a trophy for Selkirk. They lost to Rainier Christian in their finale match, losing in four games: 16-25, 23-25, 25-19, 26-28. “Whitney Dawson gave it her all as outside hitter,” Zimmerman said. “Jenna Couch is in my opinion, one of the best setters in the state. Allison Petrich is a wonderful middle/outside hitter. She is young and learning, improving every day. Passing was excellent from Emma Avey, Quinn Zimmerman and Bree Dawson. Bree is a freshman that plays like she’s been out there for years.” The Rangers came into their own at the right time of the season. “We struggled with serving throughout the year, but did very well at the tournament. It was a great experience for this team.” Jenna Couch, Quinn Zimmerman and Bree Dawson received Sportsmanship medals while participating at the State Tournament. The Rangers lose two seniors this year. “That will be hard because we are a close team, but we have been priming several players (Shelby Rood, Kaitlyn Chantry and Nicol Lyons) to step into those positions,” Zimmerman said. “I expect us to be just as strong next year, maybe stronger. We will have a mental toughness that comes from battling together. We are looking forward to next year.”

ZILLAH – The Newport Grizzly football team advanced to the quarterfinals of the 1A state football tournament with a 13-6 win over Zillah Friday, Nov. 10, likely the first time Newport has made it this far in a state football tourney. “We made it to state but got beat in the first round,” former coach Jim Murphy said, who coached the Grizzles from 1985-1998. “I think this may be the farthest the Grizzlies have made it.” The win puts Newport in a quarterfinals game with Northeast A League rival Colville and the only team that’s beaten Newport this year. That game will take place Friday, Nov. 17, at Gonzaga Prep in Spokane at 6 p.m. Murphy plans to go to the game. Newport scored first against Zillah, but it wasn’t until the second quarter. Jacob Kirkwood scored on a seven-yard run, with Adam Moorhead kicking the extra point. With less than a minute to go in the first half, Zillah scored on a four-yard run. The extra point kick was blocked

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Newport’s Jacob Kirkwood runs behind the blocking of Danny Bradbury in a game with Zillah Friday, Nov. 10 at Zillah. Newport won 13-6.

and Newport headed into halftime leading 7-6. Zillah kicked off after halftime. Tug Smith returned the kick 80 yards

for a touchdown. “He had great blocking on the runback, but they looked like they had him hemmed in at about the

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Rylan Hastings goes for a tackle while Robbie Owen and Jacob Tanner look to help. The Griz held Zillah to 176 yards total offense. The defensive line played well against Zillah.

20, but he had a great desire to get in the end zone. He’s been playing good all year,” Newport coach Dave Pomante said. The extra point kick was missed and that was it for scoring for the game. Defensively, Newport held Zillah to 176 yards total offense. Newport’s offense racked up 252 yards. On offense, the Grizzlies got in the red zone – inside the opponent’s 20yard line – but couldn’t score. Newport played good team defense. “Our defensive line played well,” Pomante

said. Robbie Owen, Brad McMeen, Owen Leslie, Jacob Tanner and Brady Corkrum make up the defensive line. Linebacker Danny Bradbury led the way with tackles, with four solo. He was in on another seven. Kai Bowman also had four solo tackles and was in on another three, including a tackle for a loss that he shared with Tanner. Tanner had three assists and a solo tackle. Kade Zorica had three solo tackles and five assists, Owen had three solo tackles and four assists, Johnny Miller had four See Grizzlies, 2B

Ground game gets Cusick hard-fought win By Don Gronning Of The Miner

SPOKANE – The Cusick Panthers football team beat the Entiat Tigers 62-38 but for most of the game it was close. The teams played at Gonzaga Prep in Spokane Friday, Nov. 10 for a state tournament berth. This is the Panthers’ 10th consecutive season making it to post-season play. “It was a dogfight for three quarters,” Cusick coach Troy Hendershott said. Cusick’s offense, specifically the running game, made the difference. Hendershott said the offense scored on nearly every possession. Tanner Shanholtzer scored first, capping a Panther drive with a three-yard run. He hit Jed Cupp with the extra points pass. But Entiat came back, breaking a 39-yard run for a touchdown, the first of several long runs by Entiat. The made their 2-point extra points. Colton Hansen answered for Cusick with a 33-yard touchdown

run. The extra point try wasn’t successful. Entiat broke another big play, this one a 48yard touchdown pass play. They didn’t make the PAT. Tanner Shanholtzer came back with a 22yard touchdown run. The PAT wasn’t good. The Tigers came away with another big run, a Courtesy photo|Jeana Hendershott 35-yarder for the touchDylan Hendershott and Mose Pierre get out in front of Tanner Shanholtzer. Shanholtzer ran for down and the quarter five touchdowns. ended 20-20. Cusick had one of their few offensive missteps at dershot said. “We hadn’t the Panthers worked on Entiat was gassed, Henthe start of the second stopped them yet.” running it out. See Panthers, 2B quarter when Tanner But the adjustments By the fourth quarter, Shanholtzer fumbled worked, they stopped after the Panther drove to the Tigers on downs s p o rt s c a l e n d a r the Entiat 30. for the first time in the The Tigers made Cusick game. pay for the fumble, scorEntiat hadn’t figing on a 65-yard touchured out the Panthers, Friday, Nov. 17 Saturday, Nov. 18 down run to take a 26-20 though, and they Newport Football vs. Open Gym, Adult Baslead. marched downfield to Colville: 6 p.m. – Gonzaga ketball: 7 a.m. - Newport The Panthers continthe seven-yard line, Prep High School ued to pound away on where Shanholtzer Cusick Football vs. Sunthe ground, driving to scored on a run. nyside Christian: 7 p.m. the Tigers’ one-yard line, As the Panthers start– Grandview High School where Hansen punched ed to pull away, Henit in. Tanner Shanholtzer dershott worked on the carried in the extra clock. He said the field at points and Cusick was Gonzaga Prep is quite a back up 28-26, where it bit better than the fields ended at the half. Cusick usually play on. 208-448-2311 “We made some adjust- For one thing, you could Albeni Hwy. • Priest River ments at the half,” Hensee the clock easily, so Washington Customers Call Toll Free 1-800-440-8254

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WDFW seeks public’s help WDFW evaluates deer at rescue facility after euthanizing to simplify freshwater sport fishing rules four habituated animals OLYMPIA – State wildlife managers are evaluating the behavior of 11 young deer at a licensed wildlife rehabilitation center in Thurston County, where they euthanized three fawns and an elk calf last week after finding those animals had become habituated to humans, according to a news release from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. An initial investigation found that the operators of the For Heaven’s Sake Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation in Rochester had violated the terms of their state permit and have been prohibited from caring for deer, elk, or other large animals in the future. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is now trying to determine whether the remaining deer at the facility also have become too tame to release into the wild and, if so, whether new homes can be found for them. Eric Gardner, head of the WDFW Wildlife Program, said the department has tentatively placed up to six female fawns in a longstanding nutritional study at Washington State University, but that no other qualified facilities have agreed to adopt the remaining animals since the problem was discovered in late September. “This is a tough situation for everyone involved,” he said. “The department licenses wildlife rehabilitators to prepare sick, injured and orphaned animals for release back into the

wild, but those animals have virtually no chance of surviving if they become habituated to humans.” Gardner said habituated wildlife can also pose a threat to public safety, citing the example of a habituated buck deer that gored two people during a marathon run in Davenport, Wash., last month. State regulations and national wildlife rehabilitation standards direct wildlife managers to euthanize habituated animals rather than release them into the wild, he said. Gardner said the situation at the Rochester facility could have been avoided if the rehabilitators had limited human contact with the animals, weaned them sooner, and released them into the wild in accordance with state guidelines. He said a WDFW wildlife rehabilitation specialist saw no evidence of habituation during a routine visit in early August. But after receiving a tip from the public, the specialist returned unannounced in late September with a WDFW wildlife veterinarian and found significant problems with human habituation. “As soon as the two staff members entered the enclosure the fawns came right up to them and started nuzzling them for food,” Gardner said. “The elk calf actually headbutted one of them in the hope of being fed.” Wildlife managers euthanized the elk and three fawns that demonstrated they had lost their fear of

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humans by approaching them during a third visit by WDFW staff Nov. 9. WDFW records show that Claudia and David Supensky have been licensed to operate the For Heaven’s Sake Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation since 2010, with no previous violations of state regulations. Gardner described the Supenskys as caring people who work hard on behalf of the animals placed in their care. This is the first time they have been found to violate the rules against habituating wildlife at their facility, he said. There are 31 licensed wildlife rehabilitation facilities in Washington, 25 of which are located west of the Cascade Range. Most are registered non-profit organizations and all rely primarily on donations and grants to cover their operating expenses. Gardner said many of the deer and other animals that wind up in rehabilitation facilities are removed from the wild by people who mistakenly believe they have been abandoned by their parents. “Wildlife rehabilitators provide a great service to our state by caring for sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife,” Gardner said. “People do this work because they care about Washington’s native wildlife.” On average, each facility is visited annually by WDFW personnel, Gardner said. Any indication of problems will prompt more frequent visits and inspections.

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and other rules would apply to specific freshwater areas, Burley said. The proposed rules, listed by geographical area, are available on WDFW’s website at www.wdfw.wa.gov/ fishing/regulations/rule_proposals/. Comments will be accepted through Nov. 30. For a hard copy of the proposed rules, call 360-902-2700. The public will also have the opportunity to comment on the proposals during the Dec. 8-9 meeting of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission in Olympia. The commission, which sets policy for WDFW, is scheduled to take action on the proposals during its January 2018 meeting. “We know our regulations are complex and can be difficult to follow,” Burley said. “This is the first step toward making fishing rules easier to understand.” Burley said this is the first phase of a three-year effort to simplify sportfishing regulations throughout the state. Fishery managers are scheduled to work on salmon fishing rules during 2018. They will address shellfishing regulations and rules for other saltwater fisheries in 2019.

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High scratch game: Arlo Hoisington 211. High handicap game: Gordon Batsch 241. High scratch series: Arlo Hoisington 541. High handicap series: Chris Johnson 652. High team scratch game: OK Lanes 685. High handicap game: OK Lanes 837. High team scratch series: OK Lanes 1,907. High handicap series: Woodwise 2,443. Converted splits: Megan Whitman 5-6, Pat Shields 2-10, Karen Batsch 3-7-10.

High scratch game: Patricia Shields 206. High scratch series: Patricia Shields 516. High handicap game: Patricia Shields 250. High handicap series: Sally White 667. Converted splits: Lennie Miller 3-10, 3-9-10, Sharon Smith 3-7-8, Vicki Nolting 3-10.

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OLYMPIA – State fishery managers are inviting the public to comment on proposals to simplify recreational fishing rules for Washington rivers, streams and lakes. Proposals are based upon general policies for freshwater species – including trout, steelhead, bass, walleye, panfish, sturgeon, and shad – that the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) put forth for public review in September, according to a news release from WDFW. “We previously provided an overview of how we want to simplify fishing regulations for freshwater species,” said Craig Burley, who heads WDFW’s fish management division. “Now we’re telling anglers how the proposed changes apply to their favorite stream, river or lake.” For instance, WDFW has proposed assigning most lakes, ponds and reservoirs to one of six standard seasons rather than setting a custom season for each water body. Also, the department has proposed allowing separate daily limits for trout and steelhead rather than one combined limit. Anglers can now check the documents posted online to see how those

dershott said. “We wore them down,” he said. Hansen picked off a Entiat pass, returning the turnover favor. The Panthers drove down and Hansen scored again. Cusick added some more points to the scoreboard, while keeping Entiat out of the end zone, getting a 62-38 win. Hendershott credits blockers for the success of the running game. “The front line and receivers all got out and blocked,” he said. “They opened up some holes and the running backs ran hard.” Shanholtzer and Hansen each carried the ball more than 20 times.

Shanholtzer carried 27 times for 271 yards and five touchdowns. Hansen carried 24 times for 187 yards and four TDs. Dylan Hendershott caught three passes for 53 yards. Shanholtzer didn’t throw much, as the Panthers concentrated on the running game. On defense, 250-pound lineman senior Caleb Zeismer had a good game. “Caleb was dominant,” Hendershott said. He had eight tackles, batted down a pass at the line and had three sacks. Hendershott said the team has really improved on penalties. “I think there was only the one false start

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and a couple blocking in the back,” he said. That’s an improvement from recent weeks. The Panthers will take on the No. 1 ranked team in the state Friday, Nov. 17, when they play Sunnyside Christian at Grandview at 7 p.m. “They’re undefeated,” Hendershott said.

“They’re not very big, but they’re fast.” The teams have played before, at the state tournament last year. Sunnyside Christian won 62-6. In other Northeast 1B play, Almira/Coulee-Hartline beat Colton 72-46 and Selkirk forfeited to Odessa, as Selkirk didn’t have enough players.

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solo tackles and an assist, Smith had two solo tackles and an assist, Leslie assisted with three tackles and Rylan Hastings had a pair of assists. The defense held Zillah’s passing game to just 35 yards. Zillah was able to only complete six of 14 pass attempts. On offense, Koa Pancho and Bradbury led the way in rushing. Bradbury carried 17 times for 74 yards and Pancho carried 15 times for 66 yards. Kirkwood only carried three times, but had 31 yards and a touchdown. Pancho, Newport’s quarterback, completed five of nine pass attempts for 58 yards. Kirkwood threw once for 22 yards. Leslie led Newport receivers with two catches for 54 yards. Smith caught one for 22 yards and Bradbury caught three for four yards. Colville rolled over Connell in their first round game, winning 29-14 Saturday. Colville’s pass rush came up with eight sacks on the day. Pomante says he’s not particularly worried about Colville getting to Pancho. “Koa’s pretty hard to sack,” he said. When Newport and Colville played earlier this year, Newport had more total offense than Colville, but couldn’t get in the end zone until the fourth quarter. Pomante says he’s looking forward to playing Colville. “It’s always exciting to play a team that’s beat you before,” he said. He said Colville is probably a little bigger than Newport, but otherwise matches up well. “It should be a good game.”

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b r i e f ly Christmas craft show coming up at Stratton NEWPORT – It is nearing that time again for the annual Stratton Craft Fair. It will take place Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bring the family to get pictures with Santa and shop for great gifts from the variety of vendors.

Blood drive at American Legion Hall Nov. 22 METALINE FALLS – There will be a blood drive at the American Legion Hall in Metaline Falls Wednesday, Nov. 22, 1:454 p.m. Volunteers are from the Ione, Metaline, and Metaline Falls area, led by Linda Falwey coordinating the event. Inland Northwest Blood Center needs an average of 200 blood donors every day to meet the needs of more than 35 hospitals in the Inland Northwest. A single donation can save the lives of up to three people.

Christmas Concert at Circle Moon SACHEEN LAKE – The holidays are back at Circle Moon Theatre with Northwoods Performing Arts Chorale production of Come On! It’s Christmas! Performances are Dec. 1, 2, 5, 7, 8 and 9. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. with the show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person for the Gala Night Dinner Show Dec. 1. “Show Only” reservations are not available for this performance. All other performance tickets are $25 per person for dinner/how, or $12 for the show only. Senior and children tickets are $10. It is optional to purchase just the tickets for the show. For more information, including purchasing tickets, go to Seeber’s Pharmacy in Newport, or call 208-448-1294, or go to www.northwoodsperformingarts.com.

Last week to find out whodunit in ‘The Butler Did It’ NEWPORT – It’s not too late to catch “The Butler Did It,” a comedy/mystery at Pend Oreille Playhouse. Performances are Friday, Nov. 17, 18 and 19. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7 p.m. Sunday shows begin at 3 p.m. The play features a young adult cast and parodies every English mystery play every written – with a modern American flair. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (65 and over) and first responders, $7 for students (18 and under). Tickets may be purchased online www. pendoreilleplayers.org or at the Playhouse during office hours. For more information, call 509-447-9900.

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Airman Conrad C. Madison

Newport graduate completes basic training

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – U.S. Air Force Airman Conrad C. Madison graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare prin-

ciples and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Madison is the son of Michele L. Madison of Newport, Wash. He is a 2017 graduate of Newport High School, Newport, Wash.

Deck the Falls with annual north county celebration METALINE FALLS – The Cutter Theatre is gearing up for its annual Deck the Falls event, Dec. 1-3. The tree lighting event, on Friday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m., will have a new feature in the “Redneck Christmas Light Parade,” which will feature vehicles of all types decorated and leading the parade as Santa arrives on the fire truck from the Metaline Falls Volunteer Fire Department. There will also be a fireworks display, free hotdogs, warm beverages, and a bonfire with ’smores. On Saturday, Dec. 2, the Arts and Crafts Faire is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Making a return will be the addition of musicians playing around the building, as well as the luncheon in the “Room at the Ramp.” Craft table registration is now being accepted, and location is on a first-come-first choice basis. Table registration is $25 for crafts and $30 for food items. New this year is a decorated tree auction, as a benefit for The Cutter. If interested in decorating a tree to donate towards the auction, call Executive Director Stacy Pelkie at The Cutter at 509-446-4108. On Dec. 3, a Sunday afternoon performance at 2 p.m. will feature Heidi Muller in concert. Muller is a local favorite, and reservations are suggested. Tickets are $12. Muller will also do a workshop on Monday with the elementary students. For information on any and all of the Deck the Falls events, contact The Cutter at 509-446-4108.

we e k ah ead Wednesday, Nov. 15 Rotary Club: 7 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House Overeaters Anonymous: 9 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-4470775. Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Master Chef Cooking Series: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Blanchard Community Center

Open Painting Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport Duplicate Bridge: 12:30 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Loosely Knit: 1-3 p.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Blanchard Book Talk: 5:30 p.m. - Blanchard Library Pend Oreille Kids Club: 6 p.m. - Pend Oreille Mennonite Church Pinochle: 6 p.m. - Hospitality House in Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church Newport Masonic Lodge: 7:30 p.m. - Newport

Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick

Books Out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library

Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church

Davis Lake Grange: Noon - Davis Lake Grange

Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center

Story Time: 3 p.m. - Newport Library

Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Dance Classes: 5:30-6:30 p.m. - Create Arts Center, Newport

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post/Auxiliary: 6 p.m. - Priest River VFW

Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting: 7 p.m. - St. Catherine’s Catholic Church

Priest River Animal Rescue: 6 p.m. - 1710 9th St., Priest River York Rite of Freemasonry: 6:30 p.m. - Spirit Lake Temple

Thursday, Nov.16 Alcoholic’s Anonymous Women’s meeting: 10 a.m. - Rotary Club, Old Diamond Mill Rd., Oldtown UCC Non-Denominational Bible Study Group: 10 a.m. - United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport Line Dancing: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior Center Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Priest River Library The Quilters: 11 a.m. Priest River Senior Center

Friday, Nov. 17

Saturday, Nov. 18 Free Breakfast: 8-10 a.m. - Hospitality House, 216 S. Washington, Newport VFW Breakfast: 8-11 a.m. 112 Larch St., Priest River Books out Back: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Priest River Library Happy Agers Card Party: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center AA Meeting: 5 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Oath Keepers Constitutional Study Group: 6:30 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Sunday, Nov. 19 Newport Youth: 4 p.m. Sadie Halstead Middle School

Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport

Monday, Nov. 20 Priest River Lions: 6:30 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - Blanchard Community Church

Tuesday, Nov. 21 Families For Kids and DCFS: 9-11 a.m. - 1600 W. First St., Newport Kinship Caregivers Foster Parent Support Group: 9-11 a.m. - Sandifur Room, Newport Hospital Priest River Food Bank Open: 9-11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center

ers Gathering: 10 a.m. - Priest River Assembly of God Church Line Dancing: 10 a.m. Priest River Senior Center Soroptimist International of Newport Social Meeting: 12-1 p.m. Pineridge Community Church Priest River Chamber of Commerce Dinner Meeting: 5:30 p.m. - Rotating Restaurants Weight Watchers: 5:30-6 p.m. Weigh in and 6 p.m. meeting – Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 p.m. - St. Anthony’s Church

Wednesday, Nov. 22 Rotary Club: 7 a.m. - Oldtown Rotary Park

Blanchard Stitchers Quilting Session: 9 a.m. to noon - Blanchard Community Center

Newport TOPS: 8:30 a.m. Hospitality House

Mothers of Preschool-

Overeaters Anonymous:

PINE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH 1428 1st Street West Sunday School ~ 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship ~ 10:30 a.m. Wednesday: Youth ~6:30 p.m. Pastor Mitch McGhee 447-3265

DALKENA COMMUNITY CHURCH • VILLAGE MISSIONS

S.S. ~ 9:15 • Worship ~ 10:45 a.m. Family Night, Wednesday ~ 7 p.m. (Bible and Youth Clubs) Pastor Steve Powers - 509-447-3687

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH of Diamond Lake Corner of North Shore Road and Jorgens Road Informal Family-style Worship Sundays 10:00 a.m. 509-671-3436

36245 Hwy 41, Oldtown, ID Sunday School 10 a.m. for all ages Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wed. - Bible Study 6 p.m. Pastor Jack Jones Church Office 208-437-0150 www.churchoffaitholdtown.org

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

CATHOLIC MASSES

www.pocoparishes.org Newport: St. Anthony’s, 447-4231 612 W. First St., Sun. - 11 a.m. Usk: St. Jude’s River Rd., Sat. 4:00 p.m. Usk: Our Lady of Sorrows LeClerc Creek Rd. Sun. - 1st & 2nd - 5:30pm Ione: St. Bernard’s, 802 8th St., Sun. - 2nd & 4th - 8:00 a.m. Metaline Falls: St. Joseph’s, 446-2651 -- 406 Park St., Sun., 1st, 3rd & 5th - 8:00 a.m.

HOUSE OF THE LORD

754 Silver Birch Ln. • Oldtown, ID 83822 ‘’Contemporary Worship’’ Sun. ~ 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. “Jesus Youth Church” Youth Group Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Jeff & Robie Ecklund, Pastors • 437-2032 www.houseofthelordchurch.com

REAL LIFE NEWPORT “Where Jesus and Real Life Meet.” Worship Time: Sunday 10:30 a.m., at the Newport High School Real Life Ministries office, 420 4th St. Newport, WA Office Phone: (509) 447-2164 www.reallifenewport.com

BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

3rd and Spokane St., Newport, WA Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 301 W. Spruce St, Newport Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday 10:30AM Wednesday 7:00PM Nursery Care Available Pastor R. Shannon Chasteen Pastor Becky Anderson (864) 378-7056 447-4121 Bible preaching, God newportucc@conceptcable.com honoring music www.newportucc.org

Miner photo|Sophia Aldous

Here comes the hand-off Dick Shaw, right, and Rod Schoener of Pend Oreille Public Utility District string lights around Newport’s Christmas tree last Thursday.

9 a.m. - Pineridge Community Church, 1428 W. First St., Newport, use front entrance. Contact Barb at 509-4470775. Fiber Arts Knitting and Spinning Group: 9 a.m. Create Arts Center, Newport Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Blanchard Library Story Time - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick: 11 a.m. - Calispel Valley Library, Cusick Priest River Lioness: 11:45 a.m. - Priest River Senior Center Al-Anon: Noon - American Lutheran Church Pinochle: 1 p.m. - Priest River Senior Center Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:45 p.m. - Hospitality House, Newport Spirit Lake Historical Society: 6:30 p.m. - Call 208-623-5626 for sites

Where to Worship

CHURCH OF FAITH

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NEWPORT SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH

1 mile S. of Newport on Hwy. 2 447-3742 Pastor Rob Greenslade Sun. School 9:45 a.m. • Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Bible Study Weds. 6:30 p.m.

BAHÁ’Í FAITH OF NEWPORT

“Through His potency everything that hath, from time immemorial, been veiled and hidden, is now revealed.” Please call 509-550-2035 for the next scheduled devotional. Wonderful resources can be found at www.bahai.us and www.bahai.org

NEWPORT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

“Sharing Christ As He Is, With People As They Are” 2nd & Spokane Sts 447-3846 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service Real 4 Life - College ages 3rd & 4th Mondays The Immortals (13-High School ) Thur. 7-9 Pastor Rob Malcolm

AMERICAN LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A.

332801 Hwy. 2, P.O. Box 653, Newport Pastors Matt & Janine Goodrich Worship Service 10 a.m. (509) 447-4338 www.americanlutheranchurch.net

SEVENTH�DAY ADVENTIST Saturdays, 10:45a.m. Diamond Lake 326002 Highway 2 diamondlakeadventist.org Edgemere - 5161 Vay Rd edgemereadventist.org Newport - 777 Lilac Ln newportsda.com

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Celebrate the season in the Pend Oreille River Valley

The holidays are upon us, with Thanksgiving just around the corner, and with that comes lots of planning. Gift giving, decorating and celebrating are just a few of the aspects of the holiday season that bring joy – and stress – to our daily lives. Thankfully there’s lots of local businesses that are here to help you pull off the perfect holiday season. If you’re looking to lighten your load in the kitchen, check out the various offering from our local restaurants: Riverbank Restaurant in Oldtown, Mi Pueblo in Priest River and Newport, Newport

Pizza, Moose Knuckle at Priest Lake, and the Blanchard Inn are geared up and ready to serve your friends and family. If you have guests visiting from out of town and are looking for a place for them to stay, check out Danny Ann’s Bed and Breakfast in Newport, or the Wingate Park and Fly in Spokane. And while your family is here, there’s lots of entertainment to take in. The Pend Oreille Players are putting on holiday productions, and the Camden Ranch is the perfect holiday excursion. A lso check out the Stevens County Historical Society’s Keller House and

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Museum. If it’s the perfect gift you’re looking for, Highlands Day Spa and the Pottery Bug are two unique and charming way to wish your loved ones happy holidays. And let’s not forget our four-legged loved ones. If you’re planning to take a trip over the holidays, considering boarding your furry friend at TLC Pet Boarding. And finally, if you’re looking for anything from catering to cleaning supplies, check out Yoke’s Fresh Market in Sandpoint and the Bonner Mall. Happy celebrating!

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HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR OUT OF TOWN GUESTS!

SANDPOINT’S PREMIER SPA 5 STAR SERVICE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE

Open House Weekend November 18 & 19

Choose ‘N Cut Tree Sales

Camden Ranch Christmas Trees & Event Facility

Let us host your gathering Parties Welcome ~ Our Specialties ~ • Prime Rib • BBQ Ribs • Chicken Fried Steak • Salmon

The Blanchard Inn Tue.-Thurs. 7:30am - 7:00pm Fri.-Sat. 7:30am-8:00pm Sun. 9:00am - 2:00pm Or by Reservation 208-437-3137 Hwy. 41 • Blanchard

10am - 4pm Every Day Starting Nov. 24 - Dec. 17 FREE Hay Rides, Cider & Coffee on Weekends

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TLC Pet Boarding By Angie Hill

(509) 292-2543 1521 Willms Rd., Elk

batthill@msn.com • (509) 671-3416

382 Lillijard Rd. • Newport, WA

www.camdenranch.com

The T h P Pottery Bug B Ornament Painting

Perfect Christmas Gifts

Paint with Santaa Dec. 2nd 10-12 Noon $38 per child RSVP 208-263-0232 819 HWY 2, Sandpoint potterybugstudio.com

DannyAnn’s BED & BREAKFAST

Built in 1907 A Historic home in the heart of Newport, Washington

131 N. Spokane, Newport 509-447-3787 www.dannyanns.com Open all year Reservations recommended

The Best

Burgers BBQ & Brew

Join us for great food and great football. GO HAWKS!

Fuel • Convenience Store

208-443-2222

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Give a Fall Facelift to Outdoor Entertaining Whether it’s pumpkin spice everything, sweater weather or the anticipation of the holidays, there are many reasons to be excited about this time of year. Autumn is the perfect time to extend the warm-weather fun and celebrate with some fall-focused outdoor entertaining. Just as the weather is changing, so can your approach to cooler weather celebrations. Try these tips to help you make the most of your fall festivities: There’s no need to say farewell to the outdoors just yet. Make the focal point of your party a cozy outdoor setting, such as a patio with heaters or a fire pit. Add some warm blankets and comfy pillows, and you’ll hardly notice the lower temps. Remember days get shorter as they grow colder, so a fall get-together may require special lighting to keep things going after the sun goes down. Fall-inspired string lights, lanterns or candles can add the perfect ambiance for a party that lasts well into the late-night hours. You can find great, affordable options online. While it may seem like time to swap the tiki drinks and frozen cocktails for hot toddies and

spiked ciders, fall doesn’t mean you must say goodbye to warm-weather favorites. Put an autumn twist on go-to drinks by adding in fall spices. This easy mulled sangria recipe is perfect for sharing with friends at outdoor celebrations.

Cinnamon Mulled Sangria Recipe courtesy of the World Wine Guys, authors of “Red Wine” 1 1 1/2 2 1/2 3 1 2

bottle Eppa Sangria cup apple cider cup Licor 43 liqueur cinnamon sticks cup packed light brown sugar whole cloves strip orange peel green apples, sliced

In large saucepan, mix sangria, apple cider, liqueur, cinnamon sticks, brown sugar, cloves and orange peel. Bring to simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring, 5 minutes, or until sugar dissolves. Stir in apples and simmer additional 5 minutes. Serve warm with desired garnishes.

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Sun - Thurs 11 am- 8:30 pm Fri - Sat 11 am- 9 pm

Mi Pueblo

Priest River Newport Bonners Ferry Spirit Lake 5436 Hwy 2 311 N. Washington 7168 Main St 6249 W. Maine 208-448-0115 509-447-0175 208-267-4735 208-623-2532 Gluten Free & Vegetarian Options

PARK&FLY

39th Annual Christmas Tour of the Keller House & Museum

Dec. 1st • 4-7pm • Dec. 2nd • 2-7pm • Dec. 3rd • 2-6pm

“An Evergreen Christmas” Edible Gingerbread House Contest! Live Music & Cookies Bring hats & mittens for the Giving Tree. Donated to local schools. www.stevenscountyhistoricalsociety.org 700 N. Wynne St., Colville • 509-684-5968

Book your Holiday Parties Now!

Food Available!

Turkey Bingo

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BONNER MALL

Fri. Nov 177 6 - 8pm Sat. Nov 18 12 - 4pm

COME ANYTIME FAMILY FUN Support this Fundraiser for the Lions’ Club “Toys for Tots” Sponsored by the Bonner Mall Merchants

208-263-4272 • bonnermall.com

• Beer • Wine • Trays • Bakery • Deli Specialty Meats Hwy. 95, Bonner Mall, Sandpoint, Idaho (208) 263-4613

Restaurant Lounge LLarge Groups or Small 2208-437-0892 Oldtown Idaho

Be Entertained

‘The Butler Did It’ by Tim Kelly Nov. 17, 18, 19

‘A ChristmasbyCarol’ C. Dickens, adapted by C. Demlow

Dec. 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17

Adults $12, Seniors (65 and over) and first responders $10, Students (18 and under) $7 Costume Rental C Space Rental (509) 447-9900

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obituari es Calvin Douglass Babbitt Newport

Born July 24, 1951, in Ephrata, Wash., to Homer F. Babbitt and Vivian V. (Heyer) Babbitt, Calvin Douglass Babbitt died Sept. 11. He was 66. He joined two sisters, Salinda and Terrie. The family moved from Ephrata to Wilbur, Wash., and later to the Spokane area. Cal graduated from Mead High School. Later, he completed farrier training and worked with horses for many years. He also spent time as a hunting guide in Alaska. We all, friends and family, enjoyed hearing his true adventure stories. There will be a celebration of his life next spring.

Herbert Allen Pease Spokane Valley

Herbert Allen Pease, age 87, of Spokane Valley, passed away at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane Oct. 31. Herbert previously lived in Newport for many years. Cremation services are under the direction of Neptune Society, Spokane.

Douglas Earl Looney Newport

Douglas Earl Looney, born in Spokane, Aug. 5, 1958, died Nov. 6 in Pennsylvania. He was 59. Doug attended grade school in Grand Coulee and Seattle and Shoreline High School. He was a jack of all trades including tree planter, seaman in Alaska and Washington, mechanic, and pipe Looney liner. He was happiest at sea, in his shop, or on the seat of his Harley. He is preceded in death by his father Skip, his grandparents, and aunt and uncles. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. at Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Newport. Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.shermancampbell.com.

Debbie Robison Priest River

Debbie Robison, born in Newport and a resident of the Inland Northwest for most of her life, died quietly in her sleep at the age of 59 Thursday, the 9th of November, at her home in Priest River. Debbie was a lover of crafts and often made beautiful gifts for those she loved. She was an avid reader and collector of Robison fantasy art. She also loved movies and for many years she worked in a country video store. She enjoyed figuring out her customers and recommending movies for them. They were never disappointed and always returned with a smile on their face. She had a way of brightening the spirits of those around her whether it was through the movies she recommended, the gifts she crafted, or just her friendly demeanor. She retired with the love her life, Patrick, where they adventured around the U.S. before eventually settling in the quiet hills behind Priest River. Debbie is survived by her mother Raylene, stepfather Rabon, husband Patrick, son Tim, sister Sandy, sister Lori, granddaughter Serenity, grandson Nathan, niece Amy, niece Crystal, niece Bobbie Lynn, niece Heather, nephew Jamie, nephew Shay, nephew Trever, and many grandnieces, and grandnephews. Debbie was predeceased by her father William, her brother Robert, her sister Ella, and her brother Mark. At Debbie’s request, no services will be held. Condolences may be sent to: 1034 E. Settlement Road, Priest River, ID 83856. No flowers please. Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. shermancampbell.com.

Dwain Delano Valez Priest River

Reverend Dwain Delano Valez, 83, long time resident of Priest River, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Oct. 30, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Dec. 22, 1933, in Minneapolis, Minn. His family later moved to Canoga Park, Calif., where he met and married Shirlee, his high Valez school sweetheart in 1956. He attended Pierce College and later received his B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Biola University. In 1956, he spent three months in Cuba in missionary training. He did his graduate work at the Talbot School of Theology and was ordained by the Independent Fundamental Churches of America. Dwain worked as a floorSee Obituaries, 10B

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p o l i c e r e p o rt s Editor’s note: The police reports, taken from dispatch logs provided to The Miner by law enforcement agencies, are not intended to be an exact report, but rather a comprehensive list of police calls in Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties. Dispatch also fields calls for the Kalispel Tribe property in Airway Heights. Certain police calls are generally omitted because of space constraints. These include but aren’t limited to ambulance calls for illness, unfounded alarms, traffic stops, dogs at large, abandoned vehicles, 911 hang–ups and civil standbys. All dispositions for the police reports are assumed to be active, assist or transfer at press time. The police reports are updated each weekday on The Miner Online. Pend Oreille County

Monday, Nov. 6 DISTURBANCE: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, report of ex-boyfriend refusing to let complainant get her stuff out of residence and situation is escalating. TRESPASSING: Scotia Rd., Newport, report of someone trespassing on property and there are tire tracks going up a back road area on his property. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Camden Rd., Elk, reporting suspicious activity involving neighbors. ANIMAL PROBLEM: 1st and Spokane, Newport, report of black and white Border Collie Shepard mix dog, loose in the area for about five to six days. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Hwy. 20, Newport, complainant reports sister hit her with a door. DECEASED PERSON: Spring Valley Rd., Newport ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2 and Diamond Drive, Newport, report of vehicle versus deer. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Thomas J. Ahern, 34, Spokane Valley was arrested on local warrant. ACCIDENT: Coyote Trail and Hummingbird, report of slide off.

Tuesday, Nov. 7 BURGLARY: Scotia Rd., Newport, report of broke window to garage, but doesn’t appear they got into the garage. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 31, Metaline Falls, report of semi that slid off, blocking part of northbound lane. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 1st St., Newport, complainant requesting to speak to a deputy.

still in the car. TRAFFIC OFFENSE: Ashenfelter Bay Rd., Newport, report of gray Dodge pickup speeding past residence and revving its engine. WEAPON OFFENSE: Driskill Rd., Newport, report of shooting in area. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report that complainant was grabbed by the throat.

Wednesday, Nov. 8 ARREST: Hwy. 2 and Hwy. 211, Newport, Sarah A. Pierre, 36, Usk,was arrested for driving with a suspended/revoked license and driving without a required interlock. BURGLARY: Nicholson Rd., Elk, report of shop broke into and tools taken. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: River Rd., Usk, report that complainant was called and told that someone saw his truck driving south on Black Rd. ARREST: S. Garden Ave., Newport, Bradley A. Hughes, 19, Ione, was arrested on a local warrant. TRESPASSING: Stanley Drive, Newport, complainant reports son trespassing on property. ARREST: Hwy. 2, Zackary T. Harris, 29, Spokane, was arrested on local warrants. JUVENILE PROBLEMS: S. Calispel Ave., Newport, report of juvenile not wanting to accept suspension and causing issues. JUVENILE PROPBLEM: S. Calispel Ave., report of student threatening to shoot up the school. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Park St., report of car that has been sitting at school with male inside, off and on for three days. ACCIDENT: Lime Lake Rd., Metaline Falls, report of Ford Bronco flipped over, unknown further. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Open Skies Rd., Newport, report of a small grey car took off from complainant’s house when she got home, and that vehicle is now back. TIMBER FIRE: Cusick Creek Rd., Cusick, report of large controlled burn, looks like standing trees are on fire.

Thursday, Nov. 9 ACCIDENT: Tacoma Creek Rd., Cusick, report of vehicle versus sand truck. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of one vehicle rollover, non-injury. ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2 and Gray Rd., report of one vehicle slide off.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Telephone Rd. W., Newport, report of a cream colored car going in and out of driveways.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of dog running in traffic on highway.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Spring Valley Rd., Newport, report of moving van parked in the road with flashers on and it is on a curve and icy road.

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of one vehicle rollover.

BURGLARY: W. 5th St., Newport, report of male that broke into residence and taking items, per neighbor. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: S. Cass Ave., report of male with a Mohawk and a black jacket yelling at vehicles passing and going towards the road, concerned he might get hit by a car. THREATENING: 1st Ave., report of woman that has made threats to kill people and also the complainant. SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Park St., Metaline Falls, complainant request to speak to a deputy about a subject who comes in and yells and acts agitated. JUVENILE PROBLEM: W. Sacheen St., Cusick, report of son was assaulted on the way home from school. THEFT: Hwy. 211, Usk, report of theft of mother’s prescription meds. ACCIDENT: LeClerc Rd. S., Usk, report of one vehicle roll over that is non-blocking and driver

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 211, report of vehicle in ditch.

ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: W. 7th St., report of attempt to locate wanted juvenile. DRUGS: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, report of drugs at the clinic. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 211 and Baker Lake Rd., report of vehicle crossing both lanes. THEFT: S. Union Ave., Newport, report of bike and trailer stolen sometime in last week. MISSING PERSON: W. 5th St., report of juvenile female that did not get on bus home from school. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Veit Rd., report of car stuck in snow on neighbor’s property. ARREST: 5th and Scott, Terrill S. Miller, 29, Newport, was arrested on a DOC warrant. ARREST: Hwy. 2, David A. Weber, 49, Newport, was arrested on a local warrant. THREATENING: W. Walnut St., report of male that threatened to shoot up store.

Friday, Nov. 10

BURGLARY: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of shed broke into sometime in last few days.

saulted, two male subjects. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2 and Coyote Trail Rd., report of truck swerving all over roadway and threw can out of vehicle.

FOUND PROPERTY: W. 4th St., report of found purse in parking lot. THEFT: N. Spokane Ave., Newport, report of items stolen off of porch. FOUND PROPERTY: N. Washington Ave., Newport, report of a found and possible stolen mountain bicycle behind her vehicle. ACCIDENT: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of one vehicle roll over. CHIMNEY FIRE: Hwy. 20, report of flames coming out of chimney. UTILITY PROBLEM: Bluebird Ave., and Dry Canyon, Cusick, report of tree on power lines and smoking.

SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 2, report that roll up doors are open and all the lights are off at business. ANIMAL NOISE: Hwy. 20, report of dogs barking for 2.5 hours, on-going issue. THEFT: Hwy. 2, report of log splitter stolen within the last two days. NOISE COMPLAINT: Best Chance Rd., Usk, report that subjects are running a generator and chainsaws all night. West Bonner County

Monday, Oct. 6 TRAFFIC VIOLATION: 6th St. and E. Lincoln Ave., Priest River

AUTOMOBILE THEFT: S. Garden Ave., Newport, report of vehicle stolen from parking lot.

ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy. 57, Priest River

ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: Newport, report of attempt to locate Kootenai County suspect possibly in area.

DUI, DRUGS OR ALCOHOL: Freeman Lake Rd., Oldtown, a 30-year-old female from Priest River was cited/released for a DUI after a traffic accident.

Saturday, Nov. 11

ACCIDENT, UNKNOWN INJURY: Old Priest River Rd. and Hoo Doo Loop, Oldtown

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Horseshoe Lake Rd., Deer Park FISH AND GAME: River Rd., Cusick, report of hunters shooting in unsafe manner. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Kings Lake Rd., Usk, report of horses loose on roadway. POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 2, report of vehicle with varying speeds and poor lane control. WEAPON OFFENSE: S. 10th Ave., report of subjects shooting deer from within city limits.

NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Dufort Rd., Priest River ANIMAL PROBLEM: Old Priest River Rd. and Blackthorn Rd., Oldtown NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Als Welding Rd., Spirit Lake JUVENILE PROBLEM: E. 4th St. S, Oldtown STRUCTURE FIRE: E. Valley St. S., Oldtown

Tuesday, Nov. 7

BURGLARY: Granite Drive N., Newport, report of cabin broke into sometime in last week.

ACCIDENT, INJURIES: Old Priest River Rd., Priest River

ANIMAL NOISE: W. 4th St., report of dog barking non-stop.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, Priest River

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of male subject skateboarding in the highway.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Oldtown, an 18-yearold male Oldtown resident was cited/released for possession of marijuana.

BURGLARY: Granite Drive N., Newport

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Oldtown

ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, report of partially blocking, non-injury accident.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 41, Blanchard

CHILD ABUSE: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, report of child that has been being abused by stepmother.

Wednesday, Nov. 8 ABANDONED VEHICLE: Hwy. 57 and Luby Bay Rd., Priest Lake

TRAFFIC OFFENSE: S. Warren Ave., Newport, report of two cars side by side racing.

RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 41, Blanchard

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: S. Scott Ave., Newport, report of car pulled in between county vehicles.

Thursday, Nov. 9

DISTURBANCE: S. Calispel Ave., Newport, report of juveniles at school yelling, possibly physical. ATTEMPT TO LOCATE: LeClerc Rd. N., Cusick, attempt to locate person involved in an assault.

TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 57, Priest River THEFT OF PROPERTY: Cram Rd., Spirit Lake FOUND PROPERTY: Silver Birch Lane, Oldtown

Friday, Nov. 10 Sunday, Nov. 12 DISABLED VEHICLE: Deer Valley Rd., report of vehicle on side of road by county shop. ACCIDENT: S. Washington Ave., report of vehicle sideswiped in middle of night. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Yocum Lake Rd., report of vehicle on roadway since about 9 a.m., doesn’t believe it belongs there. ACCIDENT: N. Washington Ave., Newport, report of two vehicle accident, non-injury and non-blocking.

UNLAWFUL ENTRY: Sandy Shores Lane, Coolin

Saturday, Nov. 11 SUSPICIOUS PERSON/CIRCUMSTANCES: Harriet St., Priest River DRIVING WITHOUT PRVILEGES: Larch St., Priest River DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Hoo Doo Loop, Oldtown

Sunday, Nov. 12

FISH AND GAME: Hwy. 20, report of subjects that have mule deer buck in back of truck and mule deer season is not open. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Mill Creek Rd., report of three wheeler left in woods, possible stolen. DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 20 ASSAULT: Scotia Rd., Newport, report of male that assaulted staff member. ASSAULT: Youngreen Rd., Ione, report of juvenile that was as-

BURGLARY: Hwy. 2, Priest River JUVENILE PROBLEM: Riley Creek Rd., Priest River ARREST: Silver Birch Lane, Oldtown, Ella Allen, 46, was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant. ACCIDENT HIT AND RUN: Hwy. 2, Oldtown CHILD NEGLECT: Grover Ave., Oldtown BURGLARY: Cavanaugh Bay Rd., Coolin

pu blic m e eti ngs Wednesday, Nov. 15 Pend Oreille Economic Development Council: 8:30 a.m. - Camas Center, Usk Diamond Lake Water and Sewer District Board: 10 a.m. - District Office

Sandpoint South Pend Oreille Fire & Rescue: 7 p.m. - Station 31, 325272 Highway 2, Diamond Lake

Monday, Nov. 20

Pend Oreille County Park Board: 2 p.m. - Cusick Community Center

Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse

Fire District No. 4 Commissioners: 6 p.m. - Dalkena Fire Station

Newport City Council: 6 p.m. - Newport City Hall

West Bonner County School Board: 6 p.m. - District Office, Priest River

Priest River City Council: 6 p.m. Priest River City Hall

Ione Town Council: 7 p.m. - Clerk’s Office

Thursday, Nov.16 Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop: 5 p.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building,

Selkirk School Board: 6 p.m. - Selkirk Middle/High School Music Room Pend Oreille Fire District No. 8 Board: 7 p.m. - Fire Station at Spring Valley and Tweedie Roads

Tuesday, Nov. 21 Bonner County Commissioners:

8:45 a.m. - Bonner County Administrative Building Pend Oreille County Commissioners: 9 a.m. - Pend Oreille County Courthouse Pend Oreille PUD Commissioners: 10 a.m. - Newport PUD Offices Cusick School Board: 3:30 p.m. Cusick High School Library West Pend Oreille Fire District Board: 6:30 p.m. - Fire Station on Highway 57 Property Rights Council: 6:30 p.m. - Bonner County Administration Building, Sandpoint

Wednesday, Nov. 22 Tri-County Economic Development District: 11 a.m. - TEDD Conference Room, 986 S. Main, Suite A, Colville

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Continued from 7B November 8 and 15, 2017.(41-2) _________________________ 2017307 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING There will be a public hearing at 11:00 a.m., November 21, 2017, to discuss the proposed Year 2018 Budget of the Public Utility District No. 1 of Pend Oreille County. The public hearing will take place in the Newport Administration Offices, Newport Conference Room, located at 130 N. Washington Avenue, Newport, WA. The public is invited to attend and be heard. /s/ Karen Willner Karen Willner Clerk of the Board Published in The Newport Miner November 8 and 15, 2017.(41-2)

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2017308 PUBLIC NOTICE The Pend Oreille County Library District Board of Trustees will meet November 16 at the District Office in Newport at 10:00 a.m. for their regular meeting including presentation of Resolution 2017-101, the 2018 Tax Levy and Resolution 2017-102, the 2018 Budget. Public input will be accepted prior to the Board of Trustees voting on the adoption of these resolutions. Published in The Newport Miner November 8 and 15, 2017.(41-2) ______________________

2017312 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 17-4-00035-7 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030 Estate of M. KAYE BUSH, Deceased. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: November 8, 2017 /s/ Clifford L. Bush, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group. PLLC Anne McLaughlin, Associate Attorney PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242

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dleston, Community Development Assistant Planner, (509) 447-6462, ahuddleston@pendoreille.org. Written comments from the public may be submitted to Pend Oreille County no later than November 23, 2017. Required Permits: Shoreline Authorization (Pend Oreille County), Floodplain Development Permit (Pend Oreille County), Hydraulic Project Approval (WDFW) Dated: November 6, 2017 Published in The Newport Miner November 8 and 15, 2017.(41-2) __________________________ 2017229 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. TS No.: WA - 1 5 - 6 6 9 8 5 4 - S W A P N N o . : 433028529017, 2638 Title Order No.: 170293413-WA-MSW Deed of Tr u s t G r a n t o r ( s ) : B R E T TA N . SCHMIDT Deed of Trust Grantee(s): AMERICAN GENERAL HOME EQUITY, INC. Deed of Trust Instrument/ Reference No.: 2007 0295104 I. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, the undersigned Trustee, will on 12/15/2017 , at 10:00 AM At the main stairs of the Old City Courthouse, located at 625 W 4th St, Newport, WA 99156 sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable in the form of credit bid or cash bid in the form of cashier’s check or certified checks from federally or State chartered banks, at the time of sale the following described real property, situated in the County of PEND OREILLE, State of Washington, to-wit: LOT 17, FAN LAKE ESTATES FIRST ADDITION,

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Continued from 8B A C C O R D I N G T O T H E P L AT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 209, RECORDS OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY, WASHINGTON. More commonly known as: 151 MCCAMMON, ELK, WA 99009 which is subject to that c e r t a i n D e e d o f Tr u s t d a t e d 11/2/2007, recorded 11/5/2007, under Instrument No. 2007 0295104 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 2/18/2014 as Instrument No. 20140317788 records of PEND OREILLE County, Washington , from BRETTA N. SCHMIDT, FORMERLY KNOWN AS BRETTA N SCHMIDT-RIPLEY, PRESUMPTIVELY SUBJECT TO COMMUNITY INTEREST OF SPOUSE, IF MARRIED , as grantor(s), to PEND OREILLE TITLE COMPANY , as original trustee, to secure an obligation in favor of AMERICAN GENERAL HOME EQUITY, INC. , as original beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was subsequently assigned to Springleaf Financial Services, Inc. , the Beneficiary, under an assignment recorded under Auditors File Number II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the obligation in any Court by reason of the Borrower’s or Grantor’s default on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust/Mortgage. III. The default(s) for which this foreclosure is made is/are as follows: Failure to pay when due the following amounts which are now in arrears: $30,828.38 . IV. The sum owing on the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust is: The principal sum of $102,227.13 , together with interest as provided in the Note from 11/1/2013 on, and such other costs and fees as are provided by statute. V. The abovedescribed real property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the obligation secured by the Deed of Trust as provided by statute. Said sale will be made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances on 12/15/2017 . The defaults referred to in Paragraph III must be cured by 12/4/2017 (11 days before the sale date), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 12/4/2017 (11 days before the sale), or by other date as permitted in the Note or Deed of Trust, the default as set forth in Paragraph III is cured and the Trustee’s fees and costs are paid. Payment must be in cash or with cashiers or certified checks from a State or federally chartered bank. The sale may be terminated any time after the 12/4/2017 (11 days before the sale date) and before the sale, by the Borrower or Grantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance by paying the principal and interest, plus costs, fees

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and advances, if any, made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written Notice of Default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s) by both first class and certified mail, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and the Borrower and Grantor were personally served, if applicable, with said written Notice of Default or the written Notice of Default was posted in a conspicuous place on the real property described in Paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. The list of recipients of the Notice of Default is listed within the Notice of Foreclosure provided to the Borrower(s) and Grantor(s). These requirements were completed as of 12/7/2016 . VII. The Trustee whose name and address are set forth below will provide in writing to anyone requesting it, a statement of all costs and fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the above-described property. IX. Anyone having any objections to this sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee’s sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS – The purchaser at the Trustee’s Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20 th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the deed of trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the deed of trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20 th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME. You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission: Toll-free: 1-877894-HOME (1-877-894-4663) or Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/ consumers/homeownership/post_ purchase_counselors_foreclosure. htm . The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287 or National Web Site: http://portal.hud. gov/hudportal/HUD or for Local counseling agencies in Washington: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/ hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=se arch&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=d fc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys: Telephone: 1-800-606-4819 or Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear . Additional disclaimers provided by the Trustee: If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the noteholders rights against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Dated: 8/9/2017 Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington, as Trustee By: Maria Montana, Assistant Secretary Trustee’s Mailing Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington C/O Quality Loan Service Corp. 411 Ivy Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (866) 645-7711 Trustee’s Physical Address: Quality Loan Service Corp. of Washington 108 1 st Ave South, Suite 202 Seattle, WA 98104 (866) 925-0241 Sale Line: 916-939-0772 or Logi n to: http://wa.qualityloan. com Trustee Sale Number: WA-15669854-SW State of: County of: On

before me, I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of WITNESS my hand and official seal. ( Seal) Signature IDS P u b # 0 1 3 0 3 1 3 11 / 1 5 / 2 0 1 7 12/6/2017 Published in The Newport Miner November 15 and December 6, 2017.(42,45) _________________________ 2017296 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N COUNTY OF PEND OREILLE C ase N o . : 1 7 - 7 - 0 0 0 4 1 - 2 NOTICE AND SUMMONS B Y P U B L I C AT I O N ( D ependency ) In re the Welfare of AALYIAH ALEXANDER ZEPEDA D.O.B. 03/26/17 Minor Child. TO: Martin Zepeda, Father and Anyone Claiming a Paternal Interest A Dependency Petition was filed on August 8, 2017); A Fact Finding hearing will be held on this matter on: December 14, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.. at Pend Oreille County Superior Court, 229 S. Garden Ave., Newport WA 99156. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050(5). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons, and Dependency Petition, call DSHS at 509/447-6220. To view information about your rights in this proceeding, go to www.atg. wa.gov/DPY.aspx. DATED this 19th day of October, 2017, by /s/ Tammie A. Ownbey TAMMIE A. OWNBEY, Pend Oreille County Clerk. Published in The Newport Miner November 15, 22 and 29, 2017.(42-3) __________________________ 2 0 1 7 3 11 PUBLIC NOTICE S E C T I O N 0 0 111 3 – ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION A. Notice to Bidders: Qualified bidders are invited to submit bids for Project as described in this Document according to the Instructions to Bidders. B. Project Identification: Assisted Living Facility 1. Project Location: Newport, Washington 2. Owner: Newport Hospital and Health Services 3. Owner’s Representative: Hammond Facility Consulting Services 4. Architect: ZBA Architecture, P.S. C. Project Description: Project consists of all work in the construction documents titled “Assisted Living Facility” dated November 10, 2017. The project includes, but is not limited to the following: general, civil, landscaping, structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical construction. 1.2 BID SUBMITTAL AND OPENING A. Owner will receive sealed bids until the bid time and date at the location indicated below. Owner will consider bids prepared in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders issued by Owner, and delivered as follows: 1. Bid Date: December 14, 2017 2. Location: 421 West Riverside, Ste. 110, Spokane, Washington 99201 3. Until: 5:00 PM, local time a. At which time submitted Base Bid Proposals will be recorded as to Time and Date received and secured until the Hour and Date set for the Opening of Bid Proposals, as described below. b. Included with the Base Bid Proposal submittal, the Contractor shall have filled out the BID FORM and provided the following information: 1) Total Base Bid Amount 2) Acknowledgement of receipt of Addenda 3) Contractor’s name, signature, date, title, address, phone number, Seal, registration and expiration date 4)General Contractor’s Qualification Statement (AIA A305) 5) Supplemental Bidder Responsibility Criteria Questionnaire 4. Until 6:00 pm, Local Time, separate sealed Alternate Bid Proposals will be received in the same location listed above a. At which time submitted Alternate Bid Proposals will be recorded as

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to Time and Date received and secured until the Hour and Date set for the Opening of Bid Proposals, as described below. b. Included with the Alternate Bid Submittal, the Contractor shall have filled out the following sections of the Bid Form and provided the following information: 1) Total Base Bid Amount 2) Alternate Bid Amounts 3) Unit Prices 4)Trench Safety Form 5) Bid Guarantee 6) Acknowledgement of receipt of Addenda 7) Contractor’s name, signature, date, title, address, phone number, Seal, registration and expiration date 8) Statutory Subcontractor Listing Form B. Bids will be thereafter publicly opened and read aloud, on December 14, 2017, beginning at 6:01PM local time. C. It is the sole responsibility of the bidders to deliver bid proposal and associated required documents by the date and times, and in the manner indicated. Late proposals and associated documents and statutory subcontractor information will not be considered and will be returned to the bidder un-opened. 1.3 BID SECURITY A. Each proposal must be submitted on the prescribed forms and accompanied by a cashier’s check, certified check or bid bond executed on the prescribed form, payable to Newport Hospital and Health Services in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of bid. No bidder may withdraw or modify their bid after the hour set for opening thereof, unless contract award is delayed for a period exceeding 60 days. 1.4 TIME FOR COMPLETION A. All Work in this Contract shall be substantially complete within 456 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Extensions may be granted due to conditions beyond the control of the Contractor or his Subcontractors. Validity of such conditions shall be determined solely by the Architect. A Notice to Proceed (“NTP”) with construction will be issued by the Owner on or about January 2, 2018. 1.5 PREBID CONFERENCE Prebid Conference: A prebid conference is scheduled for November 29, 2017 at 1:00 PM. Refer to the construction documents for further information. A. 1.6 DOCUMENTS A. Printed Procurement and Contracting Documents: Obtain after November 14, 2017 by contacting Abadan Spokane. Documents will be provided to prime bidders only; only complete sets of documents will be issued. 1. Deposit: $200.00. 2. Shipping: Additional shipping charges will apply. B. Online Procurement and Contracting Documents: Obtain access after November 14, 2017 by registering at www.zba-architectureplanroom. com. Online access will be provided to all registered bidders and suppliers. C. Documents may be examined at the following locations: 1. Spokane Regional Plan Center, Spokane, Washington 2. Associated Builders and Contractors, Spokane, Washington 3. ZBA Architecture, P.S., Spokane, Washington 4. Tri City Construction Council, Kennewick, Washington 1.7 RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT A. The Owner shall reserve the right to reject any or all proposals and the right to waive any irregularities or information in any proposal, subject to the Laws of the State of Washington as pertaining to Public Works, and as may be deemed in the best interest of the Owner. In particular, the Owner reserves the right to reject a proposal which is not accompanied by the required bid security, Subcontractor Listing Pursuant to RCW 39.30.060, and complete Contractor’s Qualification Statement, and incomplete or irregular proposals which may exclude or modify any item(s) required by the Bid Documents. No proposals will be accepted after the hours set for receipt of bid submittal as set forth above. Published in The Newport Miner November 15, 2017.(42) ___________________________ 2017318 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF WA S H I N G T O N Continued on 10B

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covering contractor for the family business (Valez Floor Covering) while serving as Assistant Pastor and Youth Director of Christ Community Church in Canoga Park and later as the founder and Pastor of Moorpark Bible Church, in Moorpark, Calif. As a lifelong entrepreneur, Dwain and Shirlee moved their family to Priest River in 1973, where they started a cattle ranch (L-V Ranch), a church (Snow Valley Bible), and where he continued to work as a floorcovering contractor. After retiring from cattle ranching, they opened River City Interiors, an interior supply store. With his daughter Susan, he opened and ran the La Rosa Mexican Restaurant and later did the bookkeeping for the four Mi Pueblos Mexican Restaurants. He served on the Bonner County School Board, was a member of the Grange, Masonic Lodge, and the Grand Patron of Eastern Star of Idaho. He continued in his role as a minister until his death. Dwain is survived by Shirlee, his wife of 61 years and their six children: Susan and Alan Galloway, Carolyn and Stanko Vranjes, Kimberly (Altmaier) and Mark Staples, Jon and Cheryl Valez, Ruth and Kevin Johnson, Lisa and Jeff Breisacher, as well as, 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings Sharon Tibbitts, Donna (Andrews) and Jim McClure, Barbara and John Westra, Kathy and Robert Westra, and David and Thressa Valez. Dwain was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Florence Valez and two siblings, Nancy Lucas and Dayle Valez. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m. at the Priest River Event Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bonner Community Hospice in Sandpoint or Schneidmiller (hospice) House in Coeur d’Alene. Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Priest River is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. shermancampbell.com.

Allan Conner Six Metaline Falls

Allan Conner Six was born

on March 25, 1932, in Spokane, Wash., to Alice and Paul Six. He died peacefully at home, at the age of 85, on Nov. 8, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. Al spent his entire life learning and living in Washington State. He was highly reSix garded by all who knew him because of his keen intelligence, quick sense of humor, and dedication to improving his community. It was a life well-lived. Allan’s dad’s parents moved to Washington in the late 1890s, ran the ferry and later the tollbooth at Bridgeport, Wash. His mom’s family had a homestead in western Montana from the 1870s, but moved to Blaine, Wash., just after the turn of the century. His father, Paul, worked for the highway department and was killed in a car accident at work when Allan was just 9 years old. Now the bread-winner, Allan’s mother Alice went back to school and became first a teacher and later the principal of the elementary school in Leavenworth, Wash. From the time Allan was young, fly-fishing was his passion. As a boy in Leavenworth, his mom would drive him miles into the mountains from where he would slowly fish his way down into town. He fly-fished for over 75 years and was one of the true experts on the streams and lakes in the mountains of northeastern Washington and British Columbia. A certain creek up above Metaline Falls was a favorite location and he asked that his ashes be scattered there. Al also took many annual fishing trips to Lake Hi Hium in British Columbia over most of his adult life (his parents’ ashes are there), and in the last couple of decades enjoyed his time there with several good friends, especially Greg, Tom, Ray and Danny. After high school, Al studied at Western Washington University until he was drafted into the Korean conflict. Being in the army sharpened his dislike of war, violence, and the treatment of any human being as something less than human. Upon his return from Korea, he finished his degree with the GI bill in order to become a teacher and in those years met the woman who would become his life partner, Eva Gayle.

Continued from 9B FOR PEND OREILLE COUNTY NO. 17-4-00041-1 P R O B AT E N O T I C E T O CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) Estate of GARY L. MARKWARDT, Deceased PLEASE TAKE NOTICE The above Court has appointed me as Personal Representative of Decedent’s estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the

Al and Eva Gayle were married in early June (they were never quite sure of the exact date) of 1959. Upon graduating from Western, they began to look for teaching jobs. Their criteria for the ideal community included: two available teaching positions and excellent fly-fishing. Lucky for them, Boundary Dam above Metaline Falls was being built in the early 1960s and the Selkirk School District swelled with the students of construction workers. In addition, the mountains in the area had some of the best stream fishing in the world. They moved to North Pend Oreille County in 1963. By the time they retired some 25 years later, they had taught nearly three generations of students. Allan taught primarily elementary, grades 4-6, and was known for infusing his classes with his great intellect, storytelling, and delight with the world. Every child who was in his fifth grade class can still recall his theatrical reading of Tom Sawyer, and the unique way he used the novel “The Hobbit” as a foundation for learning art, literature, science and math. Al also had a deep commitment to improving his community. He was one of the founding governing board members of Rural Resources, serving all of northeastern Washington, and was especially dedicated to improving rural health care and to providing support for victims of domestic violence. For nearly 20 years, he and Eva Gayle made their home a “safe home” for victims of domestic violence when police and care-givers needed a safe place to shelter and care for people until they could get their feet under them. Al continued to serve on the Rural Resources Board for over 40 years and never flinched from his dedication to a wide variety of issues, including improving early learning through rural HeadStart programs, and rural health care clinics. Al was also a founding member of the Selkirk Humanities Foundation, aimed at improving access to the arts for rural children. In the 1980s, he was selected by the county Democratic Party to fill a partial term of county commissioner. Al was intelligent, loved to laugh, could swear more creatively (but not more crudely) than most people, loved music

foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication of this Notice: November 15, 2017. Patricia L. Markwardt, Personal Representative ELTC Law Group, PLLC Bryce R. Myrvang, Associate Attorney

and dancing, and was a gifted cook. He loved to listen to and tell good stories. He taught his children to play poker from the time they were five in order to improve their math skills. Because of his love of good food, he became primary cook in the family and made epic bean soups, garlicky spareribs with homemade sauerkraut, perfectly prepared cracked crab for a Christmas Eve feast, and the best BLTs in the world. His springtime searches for morels and other mushrooms were legendary in North Pend Oreille County and people would often call him and share news of a crop. He took great care not only in preparing excellent food, but in presenting it to the regular “ooh’s and ah’s” of his family. The family raised their own chickens, pigs, sheep, goats, and had a huge garden that contributed to the many excellent meals that Al created. He was superintendent of the goat barn at the Pend Oreille County fair for 17 years. A favorite Christmas or birthday gift for Al was something related to his cooking; a new cookbook, a new pot, a unique utensil. Al and Eva Gayle have three children: Paul, Amanda and Norman. Allan loved being a father and spent many cozy bedtimes piled in a big bed with his kids, making up elaborate stories that featured Mumba the Elephant and John the Mouse. He taught his children to flyfish, to pay attention to politics, to vote for people who supported education, equal rights and rural advocacy, to cook and eat really good food, to always question, to always learn. He encouraged his kids to be thoughtful, inquisitive, and not to shy away from being eccentric. In all their years together Al and Eva Gayle were rarely apart and shared many common interests (theater, food, travel), and always supported each other in interests they didn’t share. Eva Gayle loved to tag along to streams and sit on a bank to read while Al fished. They had 25 years post-retirement together and in the last few years, as Al’s health declined, they spent many hours listening to classical music, playing gin rummy and countless Scrabble games, and staying abreast of world events and politics. Good food, made with good ingredients, remained a daily love of theirs.

PO Box 301 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-3242 Published in The Newport Miner November 15, 22 and 29, 2017.(42-3) ___________________________ 2017319 PUBLIC NOTICE N O T I C E O F A P P L I C AT I O N Notice is hereby given that Pend Oreille County did on October 26th, 2017, receive a complete application requesting a boundary line adjustment submitted by the Diana Law Offices to modify the boundaries between 4 contiguous parcels. (Parcel #’s 443106060001, 443106060003, 443106410001, and 443106440005); Within Sec. 06, T31N, R44E. Addressed as 9010,

Al will probably be remembered most as a teacher, both to his children and to the community to which he dedicated his talents. He had very high standards, but the core of his being was fun, kindness, and humor. He loved watching the Seahawks and the Mariners and while swearing (creatively) at them, could also make great jokes. He loved sharing all these talents with his four grandchildren. The grandpa they will remember is a grandpa who loved humor, good food, a great beer, and a family all together. He enjoyed following the sports his children and grandchildren were involved in and would drive hundreds of miles in the winter to see their basketball games. Al is survived by his wife, Eva Gayle, of 58 years, his son Paul of Colville, Wash., Amanda (and Bryne Anderson) of Evans, Wash., and Norman (and Kristen Schweider) of Bellingham, and his four grandchildren, Allan, Eva, Paige and Norma Jeanne. He was preceded in death by his father Paul, his mother and beloved stepfather, Alice and Stuart Thompson, and his younger brother Jerry. Al’s family would like to thank Home Hospice and Home Health, and most especially caregivers Marilyn Torres and Alivia Meeker, who came daily to Al and Eva Gayle’s home in Tiger to care for Al and to make it possible for both of them to enjoy Al’s last years in their beautiful home where he could watch the mountains, the bird feeder, and the assorted wildlife that walked past his window. There will be a celebration of Al’s extraordinary life Saturday, Nov. 18, at 1 p.m. at the Cutter Theater (which he was critical in establishing) in Metaline Falls, Wash. In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Al’s life may be made online to the Lillian M. Bailey Scholarship Fund for the Selkirk School District at www. inwcf.org/give/becoming-adonor/give-now. Select the Lillian M. Bailey scholarship in the drop down menu. Or, send donations directly to Selkirk School District, P.O. Box 129, Metaline Falls, WA 99153. Checks should be made out INWCF for deposit into the fund. Sherman-Campbell Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.shermancampbell.com. See more Obituaries on 6A

8950 HWY 211 Newport, WA 99156. Any person desiring to express their views, or to be notified of the action taken on this application should contact the Community Development Dept. A copy of the complete file may be examined by the public between 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM at the Courthouse Annex, 418 S Scott Ave, Newport, WA 99156, (509) 447-4821. Written comments from the public may be submitted no later than November 30th, 2017, after which a final administrative decision will be made. Dated: 11/09/17 Published in The Newport Miner November 15, 2017.(42) _________________________

2017321 PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE No. 329 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2017 BUDGET of the TOWN of CUSICK , AS ADOPTED IN ORDINANCE NO. 325 WHEREAS, the Town of Cusick adopted the 2017 budget in final form by Ordinance No. 325 on the 14th day of November, 2016 and WHEREAS, the Town is desirous of amending its budget pursuant to RCW 35.33.121; Section 1. The following accounts contained in the 2017 Budget are hereby amended as set forth below: Fund, Account No. & Name Current This New Budget Amendment Total Street Fund (#101) Street Lighting grant revenue $14,130.00 $ 8,000.00 $22,130.00 Street Lighting grant & $10,645.00 $10,000.00 $20,645.00 Maintenance expense Be it Ordained by THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUSICK the 9TH day of Oct. 2017. This ordinance can be viewed in its entirety at the Cusick Town Hall. Ss/Christine Evers, Mayor Ss/Charlotte Yergens, Clerk/Treasurer Published in The Newport Miner November 15, 2017.(42) ______________________________________________________________